{"id":21482,"date":"2020-06-29T08:52:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T13:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/?p=21482"},"modified":"2020-06-28T21:53:12","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T02:53:12","slug":"reflections-what-is-the-united-states-of-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/blog\/reflections-what-is-the-united-states-of-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflections: What Is the United States of America?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_21483\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sparkler-trent-yarnell-unsplash-scaled.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21483\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21483 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sparkler-trent-yarnell-unsplash-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"reflections on the United States of America\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sparkler-trent-yarnell-unsplash-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sparkler-trent-yarnell-unsplash-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sparkler-trent-yarnell-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sparkler-trent-yarnell-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sparkler-trent-yarnell-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sparkler-trent-yarnell-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sparkler-trent-yarnell-unsplash-scaled-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by Trent Yarnell on unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As a country, we are in the midst of a number of events which have upset our (until recently) normal, daily life activities. This unsettledness has created the opportunity to rethink \u201cwho we are\u201d as a country \u2013 and who we want to become.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not the most reflective person, but I have been thinking about the United States \u2013 our history (good and bad), our current status, what makes us the country we have become, and how we are similar to and different from other countries (either current, or those in the past.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a Country?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Countries are an interesting entity. One definition of a country is \u201ca nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.\u201d Some characteristics of countries include that they are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>organized by and made up of people<\/li>\n<li>a type of community<\/li>\n<li>built on the foundation of a group of people\u2019s (the founders) view of the world and what they believe about people and life<\/li>\n<li>geographical &#8212; they exist in some physical space or location, and<\/li>\n<li>political &#8212; they have some form of organization which is formalized by constitutions and laws, delineating:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">*the purpose of the country<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">*what motivates people<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">*how decisions are best made<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">*the rights and responsibilities of its citizens<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">*ways to \u201ccheck\u201d and limit unhealthy (unhelpful) behaviors<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">*who owns and controls property (real, intellectual)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">*the privileges of citizenship<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">*the ways to become a citizen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Challenge: Imperfection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I believe countries are, by nature, <em>imperfect entities<\/em> because they are created by and composed of <em>imperfect people.<\/em> In spite of this, <strong><em>some countries function \u201cbetter\u201d than others because the principles they are founded upon more closely resemble the truths we observe about human behavior (over time and among groups of people).\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Those countries which are founded upon principles which do not closely resemble reality tend to not function well, especially over time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Freedoms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As I reflect on \u201cwho we are\u201d as a country, a core component is that we are largely a country with numerous freedoms \u2013 especially when contrasted to the lack of freedoms which so many citizens of other countries do not have.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We have\u00a0the freedom to live where we want.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Yes, I live in Kansas and many people wonder why. But if I want to move, I can (and have \u2013 previously having lived in the Chicago area, Phoenix, and Atlanta).<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We have\u00a0the freedom to choose our own vocation.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Although figuring out what we want to do with our lives vocationally can be a huge challenge, it is a nice problem to have.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We have\u00a0the freedom to speak our minds freely.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Whether it is through the Internet, in personal conversations, writing an editorial to the newspaper, passing out leaflets or speaking at a public meeting, we have the freedom to share our thoughts, even if they differ from the current government authorities or from the majority culture. \u00a0(Unfortunately, healthy, respectful discourses are occurring less and less!)<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We have\u00a0the freedom to gather publicly in groups.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0This is obviously closely linked to the freedom of speech, but differs in an important way. If the populace becomes upset with some aspect of community life, we have the right to gather by the thousands, if we want, to make our voice known.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We have\u00a0the freedom to choose our religious beliefs.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Obviously, many of the early American settlers came to the country specifically for the desire for religious freedom \u2014 attempting to escape religious persecution (or being forced to participate in the State-sanctioned religion like the Church of England).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Freedom, Rights &amp; Responsibilities <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Freedoms, however, are not absolute. There are limits and boundaries to every freedom, many of which are delineated in our laws. We are not allowed to hurt or kill others. We do not have the right to live on someone else\u2019s property without their permission. We do not have the right, when we gather in groups to damage others\u2019 property.<\/p>\n<p>Our freedoms are closely related to, and deeply rooted in certain rights we have. I am intrigued to think through: what <strong><em>responsibilities<\/em><\/strong> go with the freedoms and rights that we have? That is, since we have the right to \u201clife, liberty and the pursuit of happiness\u201d (from the Declaration of Independence) \u2014 what responsibilities go with these rights?<\/p>\n<p>Many of the responsibilities I think of are derived from moral and ethical principles (although some have been written into our laws). Responsibilities such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>treating others with respect<\/li>\n<li>respecting and honoring others\u2019 property<\/li>\n<li>relating to others as you desire to be treated<\/li>\n<li>giving others the right to be heard<\/li>\n<li>allowing others to have different beliefs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, what is the United States of America?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50 states living separately but connected together<\/li>\n<li>A group of diverse people<\/li>\n<li>Located within geographical boundaries in North America<\/li>\n<li>Founded on the premise that all are created equal and have equal rights<\/li>\n<li>Organized according to the Constitution and Bill of Rights<\/li>\n<li>Governed by the will of the people as expressed through representative government (as opposed to a monarchy or dictatorship)<\/li>\n<li>Balanced by three equal branches of government<\/li>\n<li>Principled, but flawed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you gather with friends and family over this weekend, I would encourage you to:<\/p>\n<p>a) consider your actions and speech as you interact with others<\/p>\n<p>b) at a minimum, listen, seek to understand, and be patient<\/p>\n<p>c) strive to be positive, supportive and encouraging in your conversations with others (NOTE: you may stand out from others!), and<\/p>\n<p>d) be thankful for the good things in your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a country, we are in the midst of a number of events which have upset our (until recently) normal, daily life activities. 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