9/11/2001, A Solemn Memory

Today is a time for each of us to reflect on what this country stands for and say a prayer for those who perished. Watching a number of memorials honoring those who fell 8 years ago today brings a grave concern for our country. I believe that we are in considerably more danger today that at any time in my life. Sadly, the dangers comes from within. The far left continues to lay blame for acts of terror at the feet of this nation. We do not understand the plight of the oppressed Muslim people, we do not change our society to accommodate the principles of terrorists who pledge their lives to our destruction, and we do not stoop down at the feet of monsters who murder innocents around the world. We are racists who must be broken if we want to close our borders to illegals, if we believe that we have a language and it is English, and if we dare profile the murderers in our midst. The terrorist will never be soothed just as the dedicated Leftist will forever place the world's problems at the feet of Americans.

Every American school should present the History Channel documentary made from a random collection of 9/11 video. Pearl Harbor killed no greater number of Americans than did the 9/11 attacks and D-Day's 10,000 casualties had no greater impact than 9/11. Yet, if you ask 100 Americans to speak of either of these events, many cannot because our schools too often indoctrinate and do not teach. How can we impart the pride our nation so richly deserves if generations are ignorant of our history?

Here is what I say. Hunt down the terrorists and eliminate them. Do not yield to the opinions of other nations and our own committed Left. Evil knows only one master - and that master is Power.

Our enemy from within has its leader in the White House. Our President wishes to dismantle what remains of our moral fiber. We prosecute patriots who serve us in far off lands and protect the "rights" of terrorists. We apologize to the world at every turn for America's transgressions and make excuses for Hamas and Hezbollah as they pledge to destroy a nation. The Left attacks Sarah Palin as ignorant and corrupt, yet looks the other way as Charles Wrangle goes unpunished for known felonious act as he leads the Way and Means Committee. Our compass has lost its bearing.

Yet, there is hope. I will not believe that our Nation will falter. Our history speaks to the inner strength of this nation. Social and political upheavals are self-correcting acts. Our genesis as a nation is replete with evidence of cleansing acts. The War of 1812 forcefully established our rightful place in the world of nations, the Civil War purged an evil from our national soul. WWI, The Great Depression, WWII, Korea, The Civil Rights Movement in the 60's, Vietnam, the Reagan Revolution each frame momentous chapters in American history. In all of these events, our nation emerged stronger and more united in our ideals.

Now, our nation is once again at a crossroads. Will we succumb to those who wish to destroy our legacy and future as a nation? I say no. I say Americans will again define their destiny in the image of our Founding Fathers. It begins tomorrow with a march on Washington. May God Bless this Nation.

What of corruption at the highest levels of government? This discussion will continue.