It has always bothered me that radical Americans burn our flag in protest. They are protected by the Constitution under “free speech”. I understand protected rights but it seems to me if someone hates America so much, why not go somewhere else. I guess it bothers just me.
The uproar coming from Florida over a Christian church sponsoring an event to burn copies of the “Koran” has the Muslim world all upset. Washington politicians arranged for the FBI to visit the church leaders to pursuade them not to publicly burn Korans. How does the protest of burning the Koran differ from burning the American flag. I guess free speech only applies in selective cases. It must be just me.
The Muslim community insists on building a Mosque across from the Trade Center in New York. It is a kind of “in your face” action by the Muslim community exercising their right under free speech. President Obama has “weighed in” and stated very clearly that the Muslims have the potected freedom to build anywhere they want to. I understand the law but where is the common sense. It must be just me.
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the 9/11 assault on the Twin Trade Center buildings in New York. It killed 3,000 Americans. We are supposed to try to understand motives and pray for the families who were affected. All Americans were affected in some way. Our Constitution protects all Americans so freedom of religion even across from the trade center is protected. Again, where is the common sense. Instead we get an “in your face” effort to build a Mosque across from the sight where Americans were attacked. It must be just me.
Tuesday is primary election day. It is the strongest way we can protest what is happening in our world. Vote. It is also your right. It is protected by the Constitution. Get rid of the a–holes.
Maybe things aren’t as dire as I see them. Maybe our freedoms aren’t being slowly usurped. Maybe outrageous acts aren’t hiding behind rights gauranteed by the Constitution. Maybe it is just me. It must be just me!
As Clint Eastwood would say, “make my day”. Vote for good candidates.
Love,
Dad