Why Football in America is Great

 The following is a rewrite from the original, in 2010

Football has been more than just a sport to me; it's been a classroom of life where I've learned the essence of teamwork, the resilience needed after defeat, and the discipline required for success. Each game, each season, has been a lesson in leadership, strategic thinking, and maintaining composure under pressure. But perhaps most importantly, football has taught me about community - how a shared passion can unite people, creating bonds that last well beyond the game. Whether it's learning to accept failure or celebrating success, the field has been my teacher, showing me how to navigate life's plays with grace and determination.

The Journey of Hope: Navigating the American Dream

 

The Human Story:

Imagine Ramon, Nora, and their young son, Felipe, living in Honduras, a nation grappling with violence, poverty, and political corruption. Both Ramon and Nora were laid off from their jobs at a local manufacturing plant, plunging their family into economic hardship. With no job prospects in sight in Tegucigalpa, the capital city, their savings soon vanished, leading to eviction from their home. Desperate for survival and a better future for Felipe, they joined a caravan heading towards the United States, a land rumored to offer opportunities for work and family unity. This narrative isn't unique; it's echoed by many who arrive at border cities like El Paso, Laredo, Nogales, and Tijuana. These individuals don't seek conflict but rather hope, a chance to work, and to keep their families together, despite the sorrow of leaving their homeland, culture, and ancestors behind.

The Mindset of the Democratic Party in America

        When we were all living in the jungle, before we built cities, some people began to notice that there were people amongst them who were doing a lot better than most. They had better food, women, clothes, etc.-and that made some people envious and hateful. How could you have a steak to eat, when I have nothing? How could everyone praise you, but ignore me? Such a dark emotion to feel at the sight of someone's achievement! Instead of channeling their ambition into productive or creative endeavors, envious individuals direct their energy towards destructive desires, wishing to diminish others rather than elevate themselves.