The happiness of the people, over the happiness of yourself. This is the attitude that is lacking in our country today. If our leaders would rather make themselves happy, or their families happy, then the people are neglected. The people have the power but they have to make their voices heard through participation in government, or refusal to participate in government that does not put the people first. Politicians are paid by us, and they work for us, and they should bend over backwards to help us, the people, not the highest bidder. We must take responsibilty for our lack of effort, the American public in general does not participate in government affairs but they love to criticize it. Thought, speech, or action. People love to talk and think, but what do they do about their complaints? We need to hold our politicians accountable for their responsibilities to their masters, the honest, hard working American’s who have values. Honor and service is not dead in government, it is just hiding really well but I am sure it can be coaxed out of it’s hiding place. The future of our country depends on the people who live here and work here, not the people who have money now, money comes and goes, but the people who live here and want to live here will always be here, and we need to be catered to.