Between the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence ...and before George Washington began his first term as President, this land that we live in was being settled by people from other nations who realized they had to mend their differences by 'melting together'. In order to survive as a nation, the people had to survive as a people ...and they resolved, with their strong constitution, to survive not only as a people, but as a nation. They painstakingly hashed out their differences to agree upon a document that they felt would survive also ...The Constitution of the United States.

This Land of Opportunity would not eliminate the existence of the 'haves' and the 'have-nots'.  So, what did it bring?

It reminds me of the story, "Stone Soup".

As people traveled to this country, they settled down and often gave it their best.  Still, some had plenty and others had a relatively empty pot.  Some people are reluctant to share.  And in response to the lack of an open or extended hand and heart, some people get rather angry ...and even may begin to boil.  What I believe is a better option is what happened in the story, "Stone Soup".  Their pot was filled with water, and when the water began to boil ...well, an invitation of sorts is given.  We commonly call it 'pot luck'.  Everyone could add something to the pot, and the end result is that they can enjoy it together.

Everyone has something to offer ...they just have to be willing to.