“[Insert group or occupation here] are the backbone of the American economy.”
When some politicians give speeches, the group or occupation that earns the title of “backbone of the American economy” often changes depending on the audience.
While various occupations and small business owners are certainly essential to the American way of life and a thriving economy, the true “backbone of the American economy” lies not in a particular profession or way of doing business but in the longest-standing social construct in human history: the family.
The family unit, in fact, is the foundation upon which other institutions and expressions of human freedom are built. It is therefore a just goal of the government to protect and prioritize strong families. A government that appropriately values families should:
The use of governmental imposition to force social justice on its people is a path that leads to more government, less freedom, and deeper division. The true path forward can be found in a return to the principles of biblical justice—impartiality, righteousness, and individual responsibility.
A free and prosperous society is built on a foundation of responsible, creative, and purposeful work. When government is limited and economic freedom is upheld, individuals are empowered to pursue their callings, provide for their families, and contribute to the common good. Labor Day, therefore, becomes a day to honor not just the physical act of labor, but the sacred dignity of work—the opportunity we have to use our gifts to create, serve, and build, all while reflecting the image of our Creator. It is a day to be grateful for the freedom to work and to be a part of a society where that freedom is protected.
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