For those
among you who are feeling and stating that you are fearful of the intent and
possible international impact of President Donald Trump’s “America First”
philosophy, consider the possibility that you do not really understand it is rational and necessary.
Contrary to your
many spoken and written opinions, I believe the “America First” philosophy is
best understood as a necessary first step taken to secure that we are able to
continue our nation’s quest to assist others. Of course we are a nation of the
world. Of course there is a real need someplace in this world each and every
day. Of course this nation feels the pain of those in need. Of course we have a
moral responsibility to help others as we can. However, where is it demonstrated
that we should not take care of ourselves first even as we strive to help
others? America First cannot and should not be interpreted as America Only or as a threat to other nations!
My family, each and every year, identifies agencies
and institutions which provide services to others who have needs in our community.
We can and do commit to support their efforts annually because we took care of
ourselves first. We did not over spend and did not spend what we did not have.
All families encounter needs and requirements which must be met first. Because
we chose to make ourselves secure first, we are able to attempt to serve some
of the needs of others. Family first is not a declaration of isolationism and
self serving. It is the required process of making sure that you can do
something good for others because you were able to secure the well being of
your family first. Consider the ramifications of the alternative which is
others first and family second. If we could not meet our family needs and obligations,
we could never commit to attempt to meet the needs of others. Should a nation
be and act differently?
What
existing problems in The United States do you believe should not be addressed before
we choose to serve the needs of others? This is not isolationism. This is not
wrong. We must get our nation’s needs met and in order before we can and should
assist others.
