Dear Michelle Obama

I didn’t understand it. In fact, it really offended me. Now, though I may not understand what you said, I can at least say the same thing. You see, for the first time in my adult life, I am ashamed of the country I live in.

Of course, your apologists were immediately able to spin and explain what you really meant. I feel I should get the same leeway.

I’m not really ashamed of our country. In fact, I feel so much pride in the gifts I’ve been given thanks to the blood, sweat and tears shed by my forefathers. The greatest experiment in human freedom to fulfill our capacity has given a brief glimpse into what we can aspire too.

Unfortunately, it’s all too brief a glimpse.

Well then, what am I ashamed of?

How about a government education system that for 50 years has made sure our kids are not taught about how great this country is? Oh, they all know how to put a condom on a banana, but how many can talk about how and why this country was formed and constitution was written.

How about around 50% of the people that do not want to be responsible for themselves? We have stolen the individuality of an entire generation in the name of group think.

How about a political class that is as arrogant as to think the constitution doesn’t apply to them? Do I need to say anything to anyone whose husband endorses bribery, kickbacks and intimidation to get what he wants? A 5th grader that reads the constitution knows that the imperial federal government is NOT allowed to make us buy anything. Come on Michelle, is your husband smarted than a 5th grader? I guess not.

How about the fact that so many people think that healthcare is a “right”? I don’t expect the dumb masses to understand that, but people in charge of making laws and enforcing the constitution should understand that there can be NO right to a product or service but with the barrel of a gun. The right to a product or service is the right to someone else’s labor. I guess slavery is ok as long as it’s against rich people and doctors, but not if it’s against people of a certain color. What a group of hypocrites!

I could go on and on, but hopefully you get the point.

You see Michelle, your husband along with his sycophants in congress are signing the death warrant of the United States. We will probably never recover from this government usurp of power. They have now paved the way for future politicians to grab more power from “We the People”. A word of caution Michelle, the next group of politicians that seek to steal power may not reflect your vision. They may be from the opposite side of the left-right axis. Then it will be your turn to complain. YOU CAN’T! You see Michelle; your husband opened the door. Remember that a government having the power to grant your wishes has the power to take them away and grant ones you don’t want.

The enemy isn’t Democrats or Republicans, it’s the government. A necessary enemy, but one our founding fathers knew had to be kept in a cage. Michelle, your husband just let the beast out of its cage.

I guess it’s not America I’m ashamed of; it’s your husband and his cronies. Never the less Michelle, that’s why for the first time in my adult life, I’m ashamed.