Shari L. McCartney“We will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful, and free again.” — President-Elect Donald J. Trump
Dear Gen Z,
The 2024 election of Donald J. Trump will be a defining moment in your lifetime.
In 1984, as a 20-year-old first-time voter and newly naturalized citizen, I was elated by the landslide victory of Ronald Reagan. Not knowing the significance of this at the time, in retrospect it is clear: Ronald Reagan’s presidency was a defining moment in my lifetime.
President Reagan told us that hard work and ingenuity and limited government begets prosperity and peace and freedom – and spreads the hope across the world that freedom, both economic and personal, is obtainable for all. He reminded us that this sentiment is a core American value underscoring the reality of American Exceptionalism.
This nation, founded in faith, individual freedom, and personal responsibility is truly unique in the world. Adherence to these principles made America great – that is, safe, strong, prosperous, powerful, and free. We young Americans could start successful careers, buy a home, raise a family, and enjoy life in safety and peace. And we did.
Somewhere along the way, your generation was told that America is not so special; that Americans are not so special; that hard work is unfair and doesn’t really benefit you. Our moral fabric was torn, the overreaching power of government was escalated, the economy suffered, and you were left drifting — feeling that the American Dream is out of reach.
Gen Z, in “President-re-elect” Trump you have your own Ronald Reagan. I now see for you the safe, strong, prosperous, powerful, and free America that he has promised and so many previous generations enjoyed. With his policies and your hard work, ingenuity, faith, and pride in America you can live your wildest American dream.
I am so happy for you.
Shari L. McCartney is a director with Tripp Scott, a top-ranked Florida law firm based in Ft. Lauderdale.
Bob Maistros
New to I&I and checking it out, I find this odd short note by Shari L. McCartney and am left wondering; didn’t Reagan sycophants dry up and go away with astrology & plaid shorts? A 20 year old adoring an economy-wrecking war monger?? Wait a sec, “newly naturalized citizen!” I get it now, a credulous novice to America ie a sucker. That a sucker would love an actor playing a president makes perfect sense. Some shallow Florida thing, too much Sun.
Signed, Native New Englander.
Speaks only for John Smith.
“John Smith” Is the latest phony name for the same moron who keeps getting banned from here for his, her or it’s trolling. The language/rhetoric is always the same. Ignore.
I have a special place in my heart for President RONALD REAGAN, the greatest President in our history eclipsing Washington and Lincoln by orders of magnitudes. Donald Trump will be the second one if he is successful in this upcoming term. I fully expect it. Praise God for MEN such as these.
Boneheaded pilot like my brother with his 45,000 hours – they can land a plane within 30 seconds of a predicted time but they can’t come to grips with that there are no gods. Your sentiment demonstrates only how little you know about Washington & Lincoln. You go praise your imaginary sky daddy, lol.