What kind of country do we want to live in.
Because of our history as a frontier country we started with very few rules.
This worked for some, not the native Americans or African Americans generally, but a certain group were able to accumulate great wealth and many others were able to be "free" and worship as they pleased, live as they pleased and escape the restrictions of the old world.
It was never as free as we sometimes pretend it was, but it was a time when an ambitious person could make his or her fortune with a little gumption and a little luck.
This was in fact what was know as the American dream where people of modest origins could succeed greatly.
Not everyone did of course, most didn't, but we were generally the best place to try.
A land of opportunity is part of our identity, but everyone should have a chance to pursue opportunities.
To do this we need to assure we have good schools for all. This should include advanced levels of both academic nd technical training. The young people need to be prepared for their roles going forward without saddling them with ridiculous levels of debt. Perhaps in exchange they can provide some time in public service.
We need a health system that serves all of us without requiring decisions about whether we can afford to be well.
Finally we need to provide security to our older citizens. They have earned that much.
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