Is the U.S. Ready to Change Direction?
Even though the uproar of the 2009 election is over, it’s probably still too early to see whether the surge of patriotism we saw will still be alive and well. This election was historic because of President Obama’s African American lineage, but only over time will we know whether that will be enough to foster peoples’ ongoing interest and support.
It would benefit all Americans, because we’ve been divided long enough. American veterans would certainly benefit from such a change. Many gave their youths to serving in wars and in some cases, sometimes they were met with less than full appreciation for their contributions when they returned home. That is the reason I created some free patriotic clip art that honors veterans. This veterans clip art is just a small way we can all show our support. That support just might renew the spirit of veterans feeling disenchanted with their country’s response to their military service. We need to honor veterans more often than just sending occasional Veterans Day greeting cards. The country’s support of them has to be constant. Anyone who has fought for the country deserves it. If that support doesn’t come from us; where will it come from?
Yet, it’s not just veterans who would benefit from the reuniting of the U.S.. I would love to see people saluting American flag images when on parade, because the sight of the flag moves them to express themselves. With any luck, that genuine feeling will help us unify. At this moment, it’s up in the air as to whether this unity will come to be. There are some people who are having a bad reaction to Obama’s actions. But that’s to be expected. Those checks and balances are important to make sure no one party gets out of control. That’s the way it’s supposed to work anyway. Americans will just have to keep their fingers crossed and wait.