Those were just a few famous examples. But, in realizing the tremendous contribution they had to humankind is to realize the very important policies that have been developed and applied in the name of freedom. These people are unmatched in their contributions to The West and it is all because of democracy, compassion, clear decision making and freedom.
Where would we be without any of them. Their oppressors would never have fostered their genius in the same way it manifested under the protections of freedom and the USA.
As a country in need of a moral compass it is important to reflect on the past and the very solid achievements freedom offers and why we defend the USA, both in war to oppose aggression and in policy that protects us all.
The USA Constitution is a beautiful document. To look at it is most orginary and written on parchment, but, in the Rule of Law and it's consistency in treatment of the human experience in the USA, there is nothing that matches it. The document is a work of genius itself and it has spawned nothing but opportunity and genius in others.
