Monday, May 29: Freedom is not free.
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To the families of our war dead — men and women who fought and served in the armed forces to defend this country and to preserve freedom, the most treasured of all ideas — this weekend I reflect with you.
I thank them and you for the sacrifices. May the Lord watch over those in harm’s way as I write this, and may he richly bless all who are serving and have served this bountiful nation with honor and dignity.
While I don’t want to taint this observance with rants about illegal aliens, I have to say this: I’ve called America a suicide nation before, and that’s not true. What’s suicidal is politicians’ disregard for what’s best for this country and its citizens. America is a literal beacon of hope for the world, and many legal immigrants are filled with gratitude for its existence. I’ve heard from such people, who’ve gone through the proper channels and endured the investment of time and money to become citizens.
What’s so attractive to many would-be Americans are such notions as the “rule of law” and fairness. Law and order and a sense of justice are what enable men to desire and protect life, to be free, and to pursue happiness, whatever it means to them. With the passage of the Senate immigration bill, all of these are in danger of eroding.
I can say without reservation or shame that I am in love with the very idea of America and grateful to be here, despite how my ancestors landed on these shores. God’s hand was in it, and I trust that he placed me here at this moment for something great. As I struggle to understand my life’s purpose in the scheme of things, I will continue to trust my Lord and Savior and willingly follow him.
As enraged as I am with the rewarding of law breakers for the economic gain of the elites, I believe God will reveal his purpose behind this, too.
I salute this nation’s war dead. May God see fit to continue blessing America by calling men and women to honorable service in the name of freedom.
Bloggers:
- Gerard Van der Leun salutes his uncle and namesake, killed in WWII.
- Lorie Byrd is collecting Memorial Day links. Michelle Malkin, too.
- Blackfive’s Matt will appear on Pundit Review radio on Sunday.
Saturday, May 27: Debbie Schlussel:
As we honor our fallen troops on Memorial Day, we must ask ourselves something: While freedom of speech is precious, is freedom FROM “America” even more so? Apparently, that’s the case at the Michigan Department of Education…
