Through the development of civilization, America has proven to be the fruit of civilized development. Our struggle has been hard and rewarding. We showed the world how freedom can reign. Our journey and hard work has led to the election of our first black president. Our triumph has made us the envy of nations and the hope for their people.
Our proof of freedom and our economics is also a thorn in the side of other country’s leaders and has led to conflicts and wars.
We believe that all people should be able to share in the economy of today.
America has taken it upon itself to help the world achieve this level of democracy. In doing so, we have accepted the peace loving nations as our brothers in this new world economy. We are all members of one economic family.
Americans have been shocked by the desires and demands of our new family members. They want the same things we have. They want jobs and prosperity. They want freedom to choose where they live and work. They want opportunities to create and prosper. All of these things are available in the US.
First, we had to realize that the US is not America. It’s not even North America. North America consists of three countries: Canada, The USA and Mexico. Our acceptance of NAFTA was the official recognition of our family in North America.
The world took notice and the push for a global economy had justification. The other countries had been seeking this by treaties and abolishing tariffs. Many foreign products have manufacturing facilities in the US but are owned by businesses in other countries. Many jobs in those facilities are filled by citizens of that country.
We have been shocked into the reality of a Global Economy and there’s no going back.
This latest recession hit not just the US but in all areas of the world. America (The USA) has lost untold numbers of businesses and jobs. We have and will have a major influence on the period of recovery. The way we address our economic revitalization will become inspiration for the world.
There is a reality that must be accepted. We in the US are now a part of a Global Economy. The other members want equality. We cannot develop as a Global Economy without it.
The businesses and jobs we Americans have coveted are diversifying around the globe. The technology we have shared is being used by others to create products and services for a Global market place. Many US Corporations are sharing technology and providing jobs abroad in order to survive the competition. There is no going back.
We are not only recovering from a recession, we are moving into a new era of worldwide competition. The average American worker will have to adjust to the demands of the future. There is no going back.
Most of the jobs lost over the last five years will never return – to America. Americans must prepare for new products and services that will require new skills.
Our definition of work must be re-evaluated. Our desire to compete and prosper will require a commitment to a broader interpretation.
Looking back over the series “America, the Story of Us”, it’s plain to see how technology played an important role in our development.
“Technology is always used best by the next generation”.
The development of the computer has given everyone the ability to share in this Global Economy: Governments, businesses and individuals. Every major advancement in the US economy and our democratic ideals required a new invention or process by the efforts of our entrepreneurial spirit.
The computer generation grew up with the invention of the Internet. The Internet is the invention that will produce the World Wide Web. It is the new mode of communication. It has already created opportunities for the next generation. It is spreading business and social connections with people around the world. Now the world knows what America has and has a way of sharing in them. People around the world want freedom, free enterprise and employment. There is no going back.
We must learn how to share and still survive. This is a new concept for us.
I believe we have an opportunity to lead again. We can take this new invention and develop the model for a Global Economy. The Internet offers the vehicle for developing the New World. We in Agape’ are a living example of how it can be done. But we need you.
When people of different back grounds gather in a common idea there must be equality for all for it to succeed and everyone prosper.
The Internet is growing with great speed. New software is creating an atmosphere for business and social networking. It has brought the Internet into the communities where people can have freedom and equality.
Our community demonstrates that the Internet needs a moral compass. We are developing a community based on a philosophy that provides freedom and equality which leads to prosperity.
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