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Proud to be an American
By Andy on 4 July 2006 early eveningCategory: Patriotism
Today I join with my fellow Americans to wish our nation a happy 230th birthday. I’m proud to be an American, to live in the greatest country on the planet.
This country is great because of its freedom. This freedom was purchased with red—blood red—currency. Our freedom didn’t come quickly or easily, nor is it necessarily guaranteed for the future. So, I have nothing but the greatest respect, honor, and support for our military who sees to it that our freedom is preserved.
This country is great because it uses its strength for good not for harm, to stop cruel regimes, to initiate freedom, to take on the bullies of the world, and to fight for the underdogs. Millions sneak across our border illegally every year because this is a land of hope and opportunity, where hard work pays off.
We’re not perfect, but I think 95% of our leaders—regardless of their political pary—really do care about keeping America the greatest nation in the world. Even though they typically have completely different opinions about what the people of this nation need, the fact that we have two rather equal opposing parties means that the US will never stray too far to the left or the right. We’ll pretty much beak even, and that’s not a terrible place to be…even though I might prefer us to land right of center the majority of the time. But being able to balance the scales with the voting ballot every 4 or 8 years is one of the reasons this nation is great. No one gets too much power.
But this is a day to put politics aside. It was a good day. We barbecued in the back yard. We had some friends over. They have two little girls, the oldest being Caleb’s age, and we hope they’ll marry each other one day.
Happy 4th of July!
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I did not know that you were already planning Caleb’s life long partner!
— MiMi Jul 5, 04:32 PM #I’m glad yall had a great day! Miss you! Aleta.
If so many young american men hadn’t fought and died during WWII, our history would be a history of life under the rule of the Japanese and Germans. We had no choice but to win, at whatever the cost. Andy gave me a book for Christmas that is a shocking account of the battle for Iwo Jima, and the six men that raised the flag on Mount Suribachi. The book is “Flags of our fathers” by James Bradley. So many young men died there and we should never forget their sacrifice.
— Pappy Jul 6, 01:52 PM #I understand it is very emotional on a Nation’s birthday, I remember once when I was part of a performing contingent for a Nation’s celebration event, everyone put in their best effort to make it a great show for everyone else. The feeling is unbelievable.
In any case, congrats and peace be with you.
— Ng Wai Mun, Paul Jul 9, 04:21 AM #Thanks Paul. What nation are you referring to? I like your site by the way. You link to a lot of great sites too. Blessings!
— Andy Jul 11, 06:32 AM #