Labor Day and the American Dream

Reflection of the Labor Day holiday and the great strides our workers have made over the many decades of the 20th century has given us the strong America we all enjoy today. Most of us that are retired or getting close to retirement have been able to raise a family in our own home, have a car, get a decent pension, and live the American dream.

For younger folks this might not be as attainable if we all don't work together to upright the American business, government, and labor model in the near future. There is not the availability of money that is needed to fuel the old or current ways. Bankruptcy, foreclosure, and job loss is becoming way to normal.

All of us in business, government, and the labor movement must work together to reduce the cost of everything within our control. We must all sacrifice some of the good life to do accomplish what we need to do.

Instead of raising prices, taxes, salaries, and benefits, we must reduce all these numbers to make ends meet. Reflecting on labor day and continuing the dream means that workers too in our governments that are making up to $225,000 per year (not including benefits) must take some of this responsibility. We can still live the American Dream with less and be able to preserve it for our children.