Are you confused by the antics of your fellow "Amerikans"?

Opinion

Yes, I used an alternative spelling of “Americans” to make a point. We the People are changing. Well, to put a fine point on it, some are different. Thus, while you and I may be American, there is a new breed among us. Let's call them “Amerikans”. No, I'm not saying that they're bad and we're good. It's just that we're different, different enough that government “...of the people, by the people, and for the people...” will have to change. Amerikans demand that it change for them. That's why they're rioting in the streets, assaulting Americans, and taking offense at virtually everything

Rioting at the campus where the Free Speech Movement was born [click to enlarge]

Limited government, as described in the Constitution, only works for people who are ready and able to accept responsibility for themselves, their words, and their actions. People who have lived with parents who gave them everything, need a government that will give them everything. People who have been protected from things that hurt their feelings (like losing a game or failing a test), need to be protected from having their feelings hurt by their government. People who fear responsibility cannot be granted freedom because every freedom comes with responsibility.

Now, don't judge them. They didn't become “snowflakes” and “social justice warriors” without help. They were encouraged by their parents who were afraid to say “no”. They were trained by teachers who were themselves trained in this new ideology. They were coddled by politicians who discovered that they could be elected and reelected by promising to cater to every need (even though they couldn't deliver – a promise was enough).

And, to be fair, the world is a far more complex place these days. We're all feeling overwhelmed, aren't we? Once upon a time I could “fix” almost anything. Technology was mechanical and I could keep my world running with a few basic tools. Now we must depend on others. There's no getting around it. Whereas I could once disassemble any part of my car's drive-train, repair and reassemble it, I don't even bother or dare to lift the hood anymore.

I know this may seem strange to some. Disturbing even. However, I believe that most who serve/served are Americans. Yes, there are Amerikans among us. They block me even on RallyPoint (a blog for those who serve/served) or troll me to jump on every error or omission that I make. However, the popularity of my comments and postings there lead me to believe that most military service members are Americans.