“WE THE PEOPLE” are at our best when we work together. Everywhere in America, on a daily basis, civic responsibility and community service are flourishing. The virtue of stubborn persistence, in the face of never ending obstacles, quietly erupts one person at a time in the march forward toward a better future. We don’t need the media to highlight these moments, because they are all around us.
Drew Philp is a shining example of one of us (WE THE PEOPLE). The introduction to his TED Talk concisely explains why:
“In 2009, journalist and screenwriter Drew Philp bought a ruined house in Detroit for $500. In the years that followed, as he gutted the interior and removed the heaps of garbage crowding the rooms, he didn't just learn how to repair a house -- he learned how to build a community. In a tribute to the city he loves, Philp tells us about "radical neighborliness" and makes the case that we have ‘the power to create the world anew together and to do it ourselves when our governments refuse.’”
After viewing this video and hearing Drew’s story, I felt filled with hope again. I remembered again, that America and Americans aren’t what we read about in all the media sources these days. We are much different. We are what we’ve always been. Forward looking, generous, and “never quitters.” I hope this message inspires you too!
. . . remember that America’s best days aren’t behind her. America’s best days are ahead of her. They always have been and always will be.
Dave
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