I have spent the first part of my life in this country; therefore, I leave well after I have learned of the shortcomings of the United States and definitely not before fully understanding what it is to be American.
…Blind our justice system may be, but so are the education system, healthcare system, social service system and a majority of the common public.

…I stand by my morals as often as I possibly can, and I expect the same of my government, but when the government is ultimately dictated by investors and not voters, there is a lack of simple care. There is no longer a simple care of the government to be concerned for its people but rather to focus on problems that do not benefit all.

…But, do not fool yourself, America: There are other places that exist in the world where the simple care for the community exists. There is an opportunity for you to have a society where you know that the education and health of your children will be assured.
Why I am Moving to Canada

Thomas Hodges – Technical Director

Of course as you all read the title I am being labeled a deviant, but that is not
entirely true. I have spent the first part of my life in this country; therefore, I leave
well after I have learned of the shortcomings of the United States and definitely not
before fully understanding what it is to be American.

So, what is it to be American? Now before I indulge the readers, be forewarned.
This article is full of stereotypes and classifications. You very well may not fit into
the mold that I shape, but I assure you that you know someone who does. To be
American is to be oblivious. Blind our justice system may be, but so are the
education system, healthcare system, social service system and a majority of the
common public. How did we become so jaded? There honestly is no answer to that
question, but I can pinpoint essential problem areas when I see them:

• Lack of morals and ethics
• Focus on labeling and stereotypes
• Non-representation
• Education
• Health Care

I will not go into detail except on the morality issue. To me it is essential to live a
moral life. I stand by my morals as often as I possibly can, and I expect the same
of my government, but when the government is ultimately dictated by investors
and not voters, there is a lack of simple care. There is no longer a simple care of
the government to be concerned for its people but rather to focus on problems that
do not benefit all.

It is impossible to benefit all of course. It may also seem like I am complaining
without offering solutions. That may be the case to some, but to me, the US is
beyond repair. There is only one solution that I can offer those who are in angst
with the government, and that, of course, is to get out. Many will say that there is
no other country as good as the US, and that may be the case against the military.
But, do not fool yourself, America: There are other places that exist in the world
where the simple care for the community exists. There is an opportunity for you to
have a society where you know that the education and health of your children will
be assured. Canada may not be the best solution, but it is my best solution at the
moment.

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