8. PATRIOTISM
POST 03/19/03

The Flag Of The United States Of America,
the very symbol of the cause;
should never touch the ground or be disrespected.

The cause is righteousness, the basis of freedom.

The flag of America;
this symbol known throughout the world,
though dearly loved, it is also bitterly hated.
Therefore, as an American,
"I" am loved and hated!

It is the righteousness;
that the people of the world loved and respected.

"WE THE PEOPLE",
are not the authors of this righteousness;
"WE" are only the benefactors,
it is up to us to share it with each other.

To me the flag always meant;
that "WE" would never be the aggressor,
that "WE" would always be a defender.

The "pre-emptive strike"
on the sovereign nation of Iraq,
was an aggressive act militarily and
an aggressive act against not only "my beliefs",
but also against the beliefs of "Our Founding Fathers".

Many of us as citizens are quite skeptical
of "OUR" governments activities;
how much more so is the rest of the world?

Some of us as citizens fight to protect
our constitutional values from being corrupted;
but many American citizens
do nothing to promote our creed,
or for that matter their very "own" rights!
It is "these";
who when gathered together form great multitudes.
It is also "these";
who by not taking a stand
unduly burden the rest.

Those of the world who loved America,
loved her for "HER" precepts of freedom.

By becoming the first strike aggressor,
the world has lost faith in America and therefore
lost faith in us as American citizens,
believing that all of us are aggressors.

All aspects of vital importance,
including the "real"
gravity and depth of the potential threat;
should have been defined and shared with
"WE THE PEOPLE".

"WE" deserve as much from "OUR" government...
IF NOT MORE!

An open national debate should have preceded
a special national vote of the people,
to determine and profess,
a true consensus of opinion and desire.

"WE THE PEOPLE" are
the checks and balance system
of "OUR" government.

"WE THE PEOPLE" are the "responsible parties";
if "WE" accept the "glory",
shall "WE" not;
also be obligated to accept the "blame"?

The refusal of "a government" / "any government",
to convey to it's people the complete agenda,
is in itself an act of deception.

Deception breeds distrust and skepticism;
skepticism breeds contempt; contempt breeds dissent;
dissent breeds rebellion;
rebellion breeds revolution and violence;
violence breeds blood shed; and as we all know,
bloodshed breeds flies;
millions of them and their maggots
feed on the flesh of both;
the innocent and the guilty,
the just and the unjust.

If it is an"offence"
to drag America's flag on the ground;
how much greater is the offence,
now that
"HER" precious red, white and blue gown
has been put through the shredder and
"SHE" now lies naked and bruised,
in the sight of all mankind.

If "OUR" nation "is" or "was" ever in
"grave danger",
"WE" should "fight the good fight"
to the death.

In the stead;
By "giving up" on "OUR" BELIEFS AND STANDARDS,
"WE" have committed "suicide.

Give "US" the TRUTH
that enables "US" to make sound decisions.

To say you have the right to do,
does not make what you do right.

"To differ in opinion is our right,
To differ from the truth is our fault"

Sincerely,
"NOT" your most perfect or patriotic citizen

I am FranCisco d Nostromo
I have spoken and I will speak again.
It's your turn now!