The Best of America: Our People

I write this note as a plea to awaken Good Old American Know-How. For the better part of 4 and a half years, mainstream media outlets and politicians have endorsed the notion that big government is the catch-all savior for all that ails America. If the auto industry is in trouble, create a big government scheme to solve the problem(s). If the banking industry is in trouble, create a big government scheme to solve the problem(s). If the Health Care industry is in trouble, create a big government scheme to solve the problem(s).

My friend, America was not built on a handout, nor a bailout. America was built by those brave souls who believed in the dream of self-reliance, self-respect, and self-determination. America was built upon the shoulders of pilgrims, pioneers, and people who refused to allow their spirit of independence and freedom to be broken. America was built by strong ties to Faith, Community, and the refusal to bow to monarchies, socialism, or anything else that detracted from the dream of our Republic.

At the dawn of 2013, much as was the case at the dawn of past decades during America's 237 years of existence, America's greatest resource is our People. From our Scientists, to our Farmers, to our Military service men and women, to our Youth: American Know-How is unbeatable. Categorically, America is Simply the Best!

Let us re-focus our collective efforts so that we may capture the zest with which our founding fathers (and mothers) charted a path to the American Dream. Most assuredly, the path has not been an easy course to follow. In fact, there have been extremely rough patches along the way; however, as a Nation we must persevere so that our children and future generations can inherit a way of life that is better for all.

With your help, we will create a way of life that is anchored by Common Sense, Good Old American Know-How, and the opportunity to achieve the American Dream in Florida and America.

United We Stand: Let's Heal America!

Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. MD MPH

Chief Medical Officer (former)
Agency for Healthcare Administration
State of Florida