Kidspiration 3/8/10

We didn't have to reflect on this video, but I already watched it earlier and blogged on it--so I'm going to leave it here. It was a good thought provoking video.

Video Reflection

I enjoyed seeing the old pictures and seeing where we came from. In watching this video it still reminded me that we became great during those pictures, even from such simple beginning--and I still have hope that we will continue to help lead the world in a positive direction.

This was a very informative video and helps us all realize that we aren't necessarily the "top dog" in the world anymore. With the recent economic downturn it is very evident we have some enormous problems to deal with and change--before we will be able to feel that we are a leading nation. I think this is sad, because I still believe in the American Spirit to explore and invent and aspire to higher ground. American invention has been behind most of the major industry and technology we enjoy today--this is where I believe we have the upper hand-we have to option to imagine and know if we work hard we can do great things. China on the other hand, does have an unlimited workforce, but they live suppressed in a country that still doesn't allow it's citizens true freedom to think something contrary to it's government's stand. China has all of the manpower for it's labor force but without the freedom and ability to think outside the box--I don't think they are any further ahead of the other countries.

I do feel however we need to ensure that our children are being taught the latest information and technology available. So we will be able to ensure our position as a world power, because with the education and the unlimited imagination and the freedom to explore--I feel our future can be limitless. Our children also need to know the importance of hard work, we have become a bit lazy-but with the economic problems facing us, we all have had to step up and work harder-- in order to survive. That's a good thing--it makes us appreciate what we have and it makes us stronger.

I do feel that we need to get our economy and government on track--there is much work to be done in fixing our present issues--but we live in a democracy so we are able to vote, to be involved, and be able to change--that's the beauty of the United States we have the freedom to change.