In the mythical pursuit of happiness

Sometimes it’s hard to see the forest because of the trees.

The U.S. Constitution guarantees those inalienable rights to which the founding fathers referred in the Declaration of Independence — life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Consider your own definition of happiness, then and ask yourself this: do you and your family have the freedom and ability to pursue your idea of happiness in today’s economy?

Conversation in mainstream and social media in recent years has underscored the growth of income inequality — the rich minority getting richer while the majority are left behind.

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