Putting aside all the unhappiness over politics and social disagreements, all Americans should understand the concept that divides us. It is "the pursuit of happiness."

But what's that? Well, it's in the Declaration of Independence right after "life, liberty." Those concepts are self-evident, the Founders wrote. But the pursuit of happiness deal is a bit trickier.

Essentially, it comes down to this: government must set up a system whereby all citizens have an equal opportunity to develop their talents and seek success without hurting anyone else.

Therefore, the people have a good chance to live a prosperous life.

British philosopher John Locke developed the pursuit of happiness concept way back in 1689. Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin bought Locke's vision and incorporated "happiness" safeguards into the Constitution.

But many Americans are now unhappy with the pursuit situation.

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