My "American Heritage" Creed

From Generation to Generation

I do not choose to be a common Man.

It is my right to be uncommon...If I can.

I seek opportunity, not security.

I do not wish to be a kept citizen,

humbled and dulled by having the State look after me.

I want to take the calculated risk;

to dream and to build,

to fail, or to succeed.

I refuse to barter incentive for a dole.

I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence;

the thrill of fullfillment to the stale calm of Utopia.

I will not trade my freedom for beneficence,

nor my dignity for a handout.

I will never cower before any master

nor bend to any threat.

It is my heritage to stand erect,

proud and unafraid;

to think and act for myself,

to enjoy the benefit of my creations,

face the world boldly and say:

"This I have done."

All this is what it means to be

an American!

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