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<\/a><\/center>\nMy husband and I cracked up laughing when we watched \u201cHead of State\u201d, starring comedian Chris Rock back in 2003. In the movie, a Black man becomes president of the United States (way before the reality of Barack Obama). Every time his competitor (the current VP) makes a speech, he ends it proclaiming \u201cGod Bless America \u2014 and No Place Else!\u201d The reason that line was so satirical was that the sentiment was very common in American politics at the time. American government was very self-centered and self-focused. <\/p>\n
Don\u2019t get me wrong. I love America and the freedoms that we possess as Americans.<\/strong> I think that it\u2019s the best country in the world to live (that\u2019s why I live here!). However, I leaned more towards the view of Chris Rock\u2019s character \u2013 \u201cGod Bless America and EVERYPLACE Else\u201d. I still do.<\/p>\nAs we celebrate the Fourth of July \/ Independence Day, I think past the fireworks, parades, picnics and barbecues (although my family really loves ourselves some good bbq!). More than anything, I\u2019m grateful and proud that we\u2019re emerging into a country that values all people \u2013 both in America and abroad. We\u2019re all people.<\/strong> May God bless the whole world!\t<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"My husband and I cracked up laughing when we watched \u201cHead of State\u201d, starring comedian Chris Rock back in 2003. 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