I must stand up for America!

I feel I must stand up for America , So many other Countries put America down and I understand why. All they see is the glamour on the big screen and the media's talk. Well, to be honest with you most Americans don't live like that. Only a few. Most of us go to church and pray and try to help others . All the hype to come to America and get rich is bull. A lot of us live in poor areas, a lot of children go to bed hungry, Can't find clothing to stay warm. Our Gas prices to heat our homes and electric are outrageous. The cost of food is so bad that we eat the fattest and cheapest foods around like pasta or potatoes. I know what you are thinking "at least you have something to eat" But being fat kills too and that is if you are the lucky ones to get the fats.
I have a daughter with an autistic son who has to stay home with him because he is to hyper to find a sitter that has the patients to take care of him . She can not find work because of this. She is not getting much help out side of me. I watch him so she can go to the doctors but not many other times because of my health. He is hard for me to keep up with. Instead of hating us , we all need to pull together and help one another. We will make it because God helps them that help them selves.
But I just hate it when I hear thing like the "American devils or American pigs". America has been there for everyone in all the wars, we collect food , clothing and medicines, And love. Give us a break. Back us for a change.
Now to our Government, Lets get serious there are a few things I disagree with and I hope new President elect Obama some how will read this. Stop spending what we don't have , lets work within our means. We owe so much money we will never see daylight. Lets payoff the deficit. I know we must pay the bills at hand. Like s.s., the repair on the roads , and dams, create new jobs since OUR government sent them all overseas (what were they thinking) I also know that the unions did that by demanding so much. But we need to bring the jobs back. Before we do, we need to STOP all gang actions here in the USA. Stop the drugs! I remember reading where an American youth defaced a building in another country and was caned or publicly flogged for it. You know maybe that is what is needed here. Maybe , they the children see that and see the consequences that must be rendered will get them on the straight and narrow path. Jobs, politeness,Common Courtesy and to pay their dues. In turn maybe They would pay some taxes and give the government something to work with. I know it sounds harsh but our jails are full and it is getting ridiculous when you can't even go into town with out being approached to buy drugs or shot by some punk. Or go back to the old days and put them in the Army. To be retrained and appreciate life more. Think about it.
Another area is: politicians need to stop taking extra perks. It is stealing from the people of this wonderful country. It is against Gods commandments! Also You (the government) raised taxes on gasoline to fix the roads and bridges , I for one as broke as I am would not mind a ten cent raise per gallon to pay off the deficit as long as that is where the money is going. At least the part that we owe other countries. And the war WOW what a mess that turned out to be. We not only pay for their war with our money but with the lives of our citizens. It is time to stand up and be accounted for.Oh well, I guess I just wanted to ramble on.
Just a thought from Lodi