雖然兩百年前，我不在場，我深信當時的選 舉，不是今天的選舉，不牽涉任何人事問題 ，是最公平及光明磊落的。

Though I wasn't there two hundred years ago, I seriously believe that the election that took place at time was the fairest and most aboveboard, and it would not have involved political influence like today's elections.

GEORGE WASHINGTON

Now we are talking about the founder of America. The name of this great man was George Washington. That is why there are places named 'Washington' all over the country. There are Washington Streets everywhere. Of course when he was living, there were not so many 'Washingtons'. His namesakes proliferated after he died. It's fortunate that he's not actually here haunting us, otherwise everybody would be afraid of him.

Washington was a virtuous and intelligent leader whose emphasis was on being a role model by means of personal example. In general, citizens have always sincerely and heartily admired him. Although he was a military man, he didn't oppress people with the power of his army. Winning their hearts with virtue, he put his country and fellow countrymen on the right track so that they could all live comfortably by means of a satisfying occupation. With a suitable position and a decent salary, people will have enough food and clothing, and they can sleep well. If they do not have enough food to eat or clothes to keep them warm, they will not "sleep tight." The best way for a national leader to govern his country is to offer the basic citizens the basic security and comforts of food, clothing, and shelter.

At that time Britain and France were both striving to colonize Canada. It was a war of self-interest, a fight for self-benefit. Why is there war in the world? It's because of conflict of interests. If everybody would not fight, the world would be at peace. What is it that we shouldn't fight for? We shouldn’t fight for advantages; but the human race is greedy. They like fighting one another, seeking advantages, cheating, being selfish, benefiting their own selfish interests and lying to each other. Ultimately, what is it for? It is because of the word, "interests." This word is very fierce. Whenever there are "interests," there is harm. Because of fighting for interests, one's countrymen suffer seriously. That's what's been called, "Making the land devour human flesh." When territorial disputes are the grounds for fighting, slaughtered men fill the fields; when a struggle for a city is the reason for the fight, slaughtered men fill the city. They "devour" human flesh in a conflict of territory, only the devouring takes an altered form.

When Britain and France fought for the "fat piece of meat," Canada, George Washington was in the British army. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel because of his success in leading the fight. The inflammatory situation was in the when Britain tried to acquire revenue tyrannically by means of the Stamp Act and other revenue acts, so that war broke out. Washington led others to fight and was elected Commander. They declared war against Britain's oppressive injustice, Inequality, and lack of freedom. The war ended in victory after seven years.

Most people who were chief commanders or generals would have welcomed the prestige, power and position after a victory. But Washington understood the philosophy of men, so after his commission succeeded with glory, he followed Heaven's wishes and retreated to the farm. He then retired and supported himself. He was neither covetous, contentious nor acquisitive. He didn't fight the war for himself; he fought the war for justice and equal treatment for all people of the world. All his countrymen found him to be of such refined and upright character and demanding nothing, so they elected him as the first President. He organized the United States of America, laboring for a well-ordered government. He established democracy, liberty and equality for the people, and was re-elected as President for a second term. I believe election was done by voting freely at that time. It wouldn't be the same as now, when to be elected mayor requires tens of millions of dollars. If buying a mayor's seat requires tens of millions of dollars, how much would it take to be elected President? If it had required that much to join the election, I believe Washington would have had no such money-power to become a candidate for President. Though I wasn't there two hundred years ago, I seriously believe that the election that took place during that time was the fairest and most aboveboard, and it would not have involved political influence like today's elections.

George Washington retired resolutely after the second term. On December 14, 1799, he left this world. In commemoration of his contributions, Americans named the capital after him and he is honored as The Father of the Country. Every year we celebrate his birthday.

A Verse of Praise says:
The customs of society are deteriorating.
The minds of people are not the same as in ancient times.
Heavens sent a great man to the world
To develop the territory and expand the frontiers.
He founded liberty,
And worked for the happiness of all
People lived comfort with plentiful goods.
Sources of materials were sufficient.

The customs of society are deteriorating. The minds of people are not the same as in ancients times. The customs of society becoming worse and worse. People nowadays are skillful at being dishonest and cheating. They are not as simple and honest as men of ancient times. Heaven sent a great man to the world, to develop the territory and expand the frontiers. Heaven wants to change this world for the better, so it sent a great man, a worthy and virtuous leader, to found the United States of America. He founded liberty, and worked for the happiness of all. He established equality and freedom for his countrymen and worked for their happiness. People lived in comfort with plentiful goods. Sources of materials were sufficient. People live peacefully with plenty of goods and provisions. Materials were abundant.

Another Verse says:
In accordance with destiny Washington was born.
He introduced the Republic of America.
He conquered the British army with justice.
He won the war for fair taxation.
He retreated at the peak of his success.
His virtue influenced his countrymen and he was re-elected.
He executed benevolent administration of law and order.
A true election system would last for a billion years.

In accordance with destiny Washington was born. He introduced the Republic of America. It was destined that Washington was born to develop the Republic of America. When it was the right time Heaven brought forth a man of talent. He conquered the British army with justice He advocated righteousness, and defeated the oppressive British army. He won the war for fair taxation. He won because he supported fairness. He disagreed with heavy taxation of his fellow men. He retreated at the peak of his success. He commanded the army and defeated the British, yet he retreated with honor. He was not attached to an unshakeable idea of being Chief Commander. His virtue influenced his countrymen and he was re-elected. His virtues moved his countrymen and they elected him again to be President. He executed benevolent administration of law and order. The United States is governed by three power-separated and cooperative branches: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. They check and balance each other and look to one others to practice good policy. A true election system would last for a billion years. An election that does not require spending is a true election. If one has to spend money to buy votes, it is a fake election. A fair and honest election system would last for a long time.