A New American Creed

I ran across this and wanted to share it:

An American's Creed

I do not choose to be a common man.  It is my right to be uncommon - if I can.

I seek opportunity - not security.  I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.

I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed.

I refuse to barter incentive for a dole.

I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence;  the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of Utopia.

I will not trade my freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout.

I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat.

It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations, and to face the world boldly and say, "This I have done."

All this is what it means to be an American.

Ready for the kicker?  This was written by a liberal in the 1950's, Dean Alfange.  He ran for Governor of New York, splitting the liberal vote, which got Thomas Dewey elected.

Think times have changed a bit?  Here's my take on the rally cry of the current crop of liberals and socialists.

A New American Creed

I choose to submit.  I do as I'm told.

I choose to obey my Keepers unquestioned;  I will capitulate on demand.

I seek gray acquiescence over vibrant originality; consensus over principle.  I want only for the grace of my Keepers.

I tremble at conflict unless directed by my Keepers.  I neither seek nor encourage individuality.   I long for the warm embrace of conformity.

I lower my head, lower my gaze, lower my voice lest I incur the wrath of my Keepers.

I gladly cast aside my dignity and know not the meaning of shame.  I will comply, and I will be fed - this is all I know.

I gladly trade my freedom for the asylum of my Keeper's cage.  I offer my soul for my safety.

It is my place to submit; to surrender myself as demanded; to vilify and denigrate the creations of others, and to meekly ask, "How may I serve you now, My Keeper?"

This I teach my children.  All this is what it now means to be an American.

Maybe a bit harsh.

Maybe not.  We're well along this road as a nation.


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