An American's Creed

An American's Creed

By Dean Alfange
May 25, 2010

I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be uncommon
--- if I can.

I seek opportunity --- not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.

I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole.

I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.

I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout.

I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat.

It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations, and to face the world boldly and say, this I have done with my own hand, I am a Man.

I am an American.

Professor Emeritus Dean Alfange