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I am not particularly religious, and have never been. I don\u2019t have a problem with religious people, just as long as they are not a\u2014holes about their faith.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve probably heard that song \u201cGod Bless the USA.\u201d If there is indeed a Deity out there – or maybe many Deities – then may He\/She\/It\/They\/Whatever bless the United States of America. This country sure could use a plethora of blessings.<\/p>\n
May God\/Goddess\/the Gods bless the USA with at least some of the following, if not all of them:<\/p>\n
A health care system that prioritizes patients over profits, so people don\u2019t have to worry about medical bills bankrupting them and their families.<\/p>\n
A sensible gun policy that makes an honest effort to keep guns out of the wrong hands, while allowing responsible adult citizens to purchase firearms for sport or personal protection.<\/p>\n
Police officers who actually understand Protect and Serve, who reject racism and elitism, as well as the militarization of police forces; and actively and genuinely look after the communities they patrol.<\/p>\n
A voting system that gives every citizen 18 and up, who is not currently incarcerated, access to the ballot box, including voting by mail.<\/p>\n
A tax system that puts more of the burden on the ultra-rich and mega-corporations, while giving the Little Guy and Gal a much-needed break.<\/p>\n
A minimum wage that is not just a living wage, but a wage that earners can thrive on, so they can stimulate the economy rather than resort to receiving public assistance or working multiple jobs.<\/p>\n
Elected officials who actually give a rat\u2019s bottom about this country and its citizens, and listen to the voice of hoi polloi.<\/p>\n
An educational system that receives more than adequate funding so teachers can receive decent wages, and not have to buy their own supplies; so school buildings can be kept in good repair; so students can get new, up-to-date books that pass a strict screening process that is performed by teachers.<\/p>\n
Higher education that is affordable, if not free, and actually prepares students for the real world.<\/p>\n
Reliable infrastructure, as in a robust power grid that gets all of its energy from renewable sources, roads and bridges and sidewalks that are in great shape, airports and railroads that receive regular maintenance and upgrades.<\/p>\n
And above all, a strong and adamantine sense of justice, a firm feeling of community, and an overwhelming desire to help one another, in the heart and mind of every U.S. resident, citizen or not.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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