You know, I've noticed that I tend to complain incessently about malfuntioning institutions, corrupt politicians, pointless governmental policies, and the endless list of federal taxes that come out of my paycheck. Does that make me ungrateful? Does it only prove that the rest of the world has a right to label me, and my fellow citizens as whiny, indolent, egotistical nationalists? I think it does.
Not that I would like to be perceived as such. Definitely not. When it all comes down to it, I know that I'm lucky to be a part of the four and a half percent of the entire population that has the priveledge to live here. Yes, our government is flawed--disgustingly so. Some of our people are ignorant, even apathetic, and unappreciative of just how blessed they are because of the quality of life they are able to live. But that doesn't make me any less thankful for the country that allows me to go to church where and when I like, to pursue my dreams and goals, and to receive the respect I deserve as a woman in society. It's great here.
But. Jury Duty still sucks. Seriously? How can there not be a better way to do this? I just needed to complain about the seven hours I wasted at the courthouse on Thursday.
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