In his N.Y. Times article, "Radical In The White House", Thomas L. Friedman hails the inauguration of our 44th president and calls on America to re-invigorate itself. I agree with Friedman that we as a country need a shot in the arm. However, I strongly disagree with his choice of medicine in that shot.
Freidman is clearly addressing his far left audience, encouraging them to support socialism in the United States. Our country was built on the ideal of individualism, not government entitlements. While well meaning, Roosevelt's New Deal and Johnson's Great Society only hurt us in the long run. One does not achieve greatness with one's hand out. It is achieved by getting those hands dirty and making your own success.
I will not take the time to debate all of Friedman's suggestions in this forum- let's just say that I voted for the other guy!
Having said that, let me make it clear that I wish President Obama well. He is now my president and I accept and respect that.
What would truly be radical would be to leave race, religion, and partisanship out of governing this great land. Only then can we take a bow for a mission accomplished!
