Wednesday; January 20
Throughout the years, the phrase United States of America has carried with it a very poignant message. Near the end of the 18th Century, it conveyed an idea that several independent “colonies” were willing to band together in a like-minded pursuit. In the 1870s, this title meant that the states – even those battered and bruise by a Civil War – were willing to set aside their differences and work toward a becoming a world leader. Through the years, the words “United States of America”, have meant more than an identifying name on a map. It described a group of people who were willing to come together for the betterment of its citizens and the world. As we stand at the crossroads of a new administration, I hope that we can breathe new life back into the words “United” States of America. We have a lot of issues facing our nation today and it has become quite obvious that partisan factionalism is not the answer to overcoming them. We cannot view other citizens as the enemy and expe