When the Valedictorian got up to speak, I was ready to hear they typical graduation speech.   But that wasn't what happened. This young man talked about Jesus, free market capitalism, and making money.

He told the students that they should go, "make a bunch of money." He also told them that searching for the stars is great, "but you will need a big down payment on a fancy telescope."   He talked about helping our country by giving people jobs. He talked about the value of capitalism.  He was funny, smart and his speech filled my heart with hope.

I didn't get the impression he was all that into hoarding money; but he was into free market capitalism. In his funny way, he was giving students real advice about the country we live in and where they are headed.  

This was so refreshing.  They say that liberty is one generation away form being lost.  As long as I know there are young people out there who understand its value and are willing to speak so clearly and passionately in its favor, all is not lost.

Like he said in his closing, life is not fair.  If it was, he said, we would not be living in America, with the opportunities we have. He is right.  

So for him and all the rest of the free market, liberty loving graduates- Congratulations!  Go forth. Learn to be leaders.  Ignore the socialism pushers teaching your college classes.  Love life, fight for liberty and pursue happiness!