This is America

As Mr. Gabe Fridkis and I walked out of the doors of the Pentagon, we felt it necessary to deviate from the group in search of the Memorial Garden. We walked up to one of the Pentagon Police officers and asked where the garden was, he then told us very officially to “…step back and remove your hands from your pockets.” But, as soon as we complied he put us in the right direction.

Upon arriving at the garden, we saw all the benches, symbolizing how many great Americans died in the Pentagon-Boeing 757 collision. Patriotism swelled in our chests, and after a brief moment of solemn silence we decided to head to lunch in Georgetown. After a quick trip on the Metro and a slight stroll out of the station, we found The Guard Pub and Grill.

Lounging like gentlemen in a corner, we discussed life’s petty trivial matters, but then something struck a chord in ears! We looked around the pub, recollected on the day’s events, and how magnificent things were. The two of us were swept away by the wonder, joy, and serenity of being American citizens – not that we were not already steadfast nationalists to begin with – but, the passion come upon us en masse. For the remainder of our stay at The Guard, we were simply inundated with patriotic feelings… our blood really did run red, white, and blue.

As proper, upstanding American gentlemen, the beauty and fortune in being Americans manifested in our minds. Where on this Earth can anyone else say they are truly on top of the world? Americans are at the peak of prosperity, freedom, and security. We, as citizens, are the vanguard of humanity, blessed with the many luxuries and privileges not seen to nearly two thirds of the world’s inhabitants. Why should we not be proud? Our nation has done something right in order to see such historical success, and it lies deep within our founding values. As soon as we deviate from those values – which we are well on our way toward doing – our success will wane. America cannot fail. If it does, then the other nations of the world will fail with us. All of modern civilization will take a beating. Chaos will descend everywhere, and out of the rubble and ashes will arise ignorance, tyranny, and poverty. If there is one duty assigned to every American citizen, it is to remain free, but to do this we must defend our great nation from the devastating forces that have lined up against it. The ranks of irrationality and debt are stacked deep, and they are marching towards us at all due speed. Man the walls, and fire down on the dreaded Army of Altruism; defend our blessed city upon a hill with the muskets of reason, logic, and liberty!