A progressive person has their eyes wide open and is well informed of the issues.However, a progressive person maintains a 'hope' for the future in their hearts and looks for common -ground with those involved in a given issue,even if the other person has an opposing opinion. Hope and a firm belief in the original concept of what America stands for,in the most positive of terms.The song,'OH BEAUTIFUL',that we use to sing in school,embodies my vision of America.

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