Forum Post: I Am America. I Am the Middle Class. I Matter.
Posted 13 years ago on Oct. 10, 2011, 10:35 a.m. EST by Doreeng
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I am the PTA mom, the factory worker, the teacher, the police officer, the grocery store worker, the nurse, the soldier, the office staff, the mechanic, the small business owner, the “worker bee”.
I am the person who makes things happen – the person who rescues puppies, walks for cancer and fights for causes.
I am the motor that makes this great country run. I am the person with hopes and dreams and, like those before me, the person who builds America. I am the person trying to live the American Dream and own my own house.
I am the single mom, the single dad, the family trying to make ends meet.
I am the person who is hit the hardest when there is a new tax, fee or charge, when gas, oil and electric prices get higher, when bills get more expensive, when there are service and transportation cuts.
I am the person forced to make do with less resources and when money doesn’t go as far.
I am America. I matter.
copyright 2010 Doreen L. Guma - 631-331-2675 I would love people to use this -- I just don't know how to spread it around. I wrote it after being frustrated during last year's elections. I think it summarizes what we are going through.
I'm seeking 64,999,999 more just like you: http://www.JeffBlock2012.com
or almost just like you - you voted in 2008 thinking it makes a difference. 120 million people voted for a 57% voter turnout. That leaves 100 million who didn't vote, and I'd guess 75 million of those didn't vote because they believe it makes no difference who we vote into a broken system. I seek to NOT convert anyone from their belief that either a new Republican challenger or Obama will be the "answer" in 2012, so I seek the non-voters of 2008 to create the necessary changes to our broken government.
I like what you wrote - it doesn't quite apply to me but I would add:
I am the father/mother, grandfather/grandmother of children and grandchildren to whom we are leaving long-term problems without leaving them long-term solutions...
Jeff
Great words.