For Granted

We hear it all the time, "American's take their freedom for granted." The new response is, "If you can't stand behind the guys on the front line, stand beside them." I think it's beautiful.

I volunteered at a football game tonight and I realized just how "old school" I am, and instantly came to the conclusion that "what a shame that is." The JROTC raised the flag, and the band played the national anthem, and people had to be reminded to take their hats off. Then, even with the reminder, it was amazing the number of people who didn't--the number of people who didn't even stop what they were doing to take a moment and appreciate what we have.

I'll admit, I take it for granted a lot more than I ought. In fact, one of my biggest dreams is to move to Europe where it's so modern and classy. But there is something about homebaked apple pie, baseball, and the American South that just sings to me. It's amazing the number of people that take that for granted.

My suggestion is that, just, next time you want to complain about the government, or the military, or see a flag being raised, that you just take off your hat and be thankful for the ameneties that you have. Be thankful that because of freedom of speech, and laissez faire; capitalism, and freedom to gather, that you're allowed to have the lifestyle you have today. Remember that your grandparents fought in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the World Wars so that you can have your freedom. They were thinking if you. It's only best to remember them.

Be proud to be an American. (And let's come up with some new cliches.)

Shirlyn :D