Well DougR, from my postings, I'm sure you will note that I love the U.S. Constitution, which has brought us the most stable and peaceful government in the history of the world. I love our free press, which keeps tabs on our government officials, I love our right to a lawyer I love the fact that we have the right to vote for who we want to represent us. I love the free entreprise system we have for its opportunities helping improve the lives of our fellow citizens through the competitive value of effort, while and the same time making us prosperous. In America unlike many countries I have no one else to blame but myself if I fail in life. I love the fact that my future is in my own hands, not in somebody elses. I love the Rugged Individualism and the diversity of of cultural and religious beliefs.

Thanks Little Hawk! I am relatively young and wasn't even alive during the Cuban Revolution. While I am still not a fan of it, I do want to thank you for opening up my eyes to the broader issues of Latin America.

Like many hear, I doubt most of us have ever spent much time researching all the beliefs we hold so dear. The politicians love this, becasue the entire world is ruled by deception.

If Ronald Reagan for example can call his trained and Armed Gourillas, FREEDOM FIGHTERS, and get Americans to believe this, he has won a victory: who could be against anyone fighting for FREEDOM.

Yes America is awesome! I know because I have lived here all my life and have had (by world standards) the most. social, religous and economic prosperity and freedom anybody could ever possibly enjoy.

That is because of the Genius of our founding fathers, not necessarily because our policies or government officals. But WE have a government, of the PEOPLE, by the PEOPLE and FOR the PEOPLE. AND WE SHOULD ALL BE GRATEFUL AND THANK GOD THAT WE DO! That is why I love America!

But this government will only remain sound, only if the people remain actively involved in their government. Digging deep into corruption, putting pressure on our congreesman etc. Even then, there is so much to do still. And much that cannot and probably will never be done to solve the worlds problems.

By the way, I have learned it is important to remove your ego entirely when you communication with others. Open your mouth very little or your ignorance may show on the issue you hold near and dear.

Shut your mouth long enough to learn something. So many times we THINK we have all the answers, But in reality we know very little. HUMILTY IS A VIRTUE AND IS HOW WE GROW AND LEARN AS HUMAN BEINGS if your wrong admit it! If you think your right, better make sure you are before you talk, as you are likely to embarrass yourself, should you get something wrong. No one knows everything so be sure to learn from others. Its the only way you will EVER learn anything.

THANKS LH for improving my education on this difficult issue.

I will keep my ears open in greater proportion than my mouth next time.

Dewey