I like having good roads.
I like having firemen, police and a military keeping me safe.
I like having good teachers teaching my kids what it is to be good citizens.
I like paying for a safety net that helped me and others survive till we could get to our next job.
I like having leaders who not only understand but speaks intelligently about issues bigger than I can figure out.
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In essence,I like good government. When America works smart, I am even more proud. When it fails or come up short, I figure out why and endorse someone who will make it better. My success is tied with the success of good government making sure the economy benefits EVERYONE.
I have children with special needs. These boys of mine are flourishing because government cares for their well being. They will become active and constructive contributing members of society.
I like paying taxes, because it is best way to show my patriotism. Because my taxes pays for for everything that is good in America.
I am not part of the so called "47%" but I care about America because it cares about ALL of us. We built this America together. All of us together. None of us did so on our own. We do care about each other.
Which is why President Obama has my support. He cares for us. Cares for the service people who takes care of us. He cares for all of us suffering from a lack of a job. Who working hard to right the great ship of state. He makes me proud to live in this country. For the American dream is not over, just overcoming the nightmare of what was.
This is what I believe.