Losing Faith

Losing Faith

While China's youth are on fire for their country, our youth have the lowest levels of patriotism in history. A new Fox News poll asked a simple question: "Do you think the United States is the best country in the world to live in?" Ten years ago, 84% said "Yes." Today, just 69% say "Yes." 

The biggest declines occurred in younger voters and Democrats – the AOC, Gwen Berry, Colin Kaepernick, critical race theory crowd. That's not surprising. 

The left is all about tearing America down, and our youth are being taught that they are citizens of an evil country that should apologize for its very existence.

The Fox poll also asked if voters believed America's best days are still ahead. 

Ronald Reagan believed they were, and it wasn't just because of his sunny disposition. He knew Americans loved their country and could overcome any challenge, including the Soviet Union. He was right. Donald Trump understood we were in trouble. His goal was to "make America great again." 

But according to the Fox poll, faith in America's future has plummeted, down 11 points in nine years to just 52%. The decline is greatest among Republicans, and I suspect Christians. 

To me the reason is clear: They know that a growing percentage of Americans are rejecting the very idea of America. As AOC, Gwen Berry and Colin Kaepernick would say, "America was never that great." 

So short of a revival, it's hard to imagine our best days being ahead when our educational institutions are teaching future generations that their country is evil.

By the way, the entire communist Chinese establishment – every teacher, every judge, every official, every entertainer – is telling their youth, "Look at what we've accomplished. Better days are ahead."

We must reverse these trends. We must defeat critical race theory. We must defend our values!

This is why I spend so much time on these issues in my work here in Washington and in my communications with you. America has overcome great challenges before. But this is the first time we're confronting a major enemy when many of our own youth are filled with doubt and growing cold in their love for America. 

Ronald Reagan famously said, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. . . It must be fought for, protected and handed on." He was right then, and his words still ring true today.