Every American should become a stakeholder in America in some way;

Steve Rossiter ——Bio and Archives--May 21, 2026

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Little known and rarely quoted, John Hancock’s probably produced one of the most valuable observations made by the Founding Fathers. Little businesses, or what we call small business, is an important segment of the national economy wherein people have skin in the game regarding the republic known as the United States of America. The single greatest problem in America today is that there are not enough American stakeholders with skin in the game in America.

"The more people who own little businesses of their own, the safer our country will be, and the better off its cities and towns; for the people who have a stake in their country and their community are its best citizens." ~ John Hancock

Small business owners understand and value the opportunities available in America. Another group of people........

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