These Are The Days

This is not a new page, but I think this is good day to recycle it (Arty Girlz). It is not unpatriotic to question the policies and decisions of the government of a nation, if questions are asked to bring about change for the benefit of its citizenry. If dishonesty in leadership is quelled, if the lives of young men and women are not lost in vain, if the sick receive adequate care, if the individual is allowed to make decisions about her own body, if every person is provided an equal opportunity to share the wealth of this nation, it is patriotic to question. Indeed, it is an act of supreme patriotism to exercise the rights on which this country was founded in order to ensure it freedoms. "We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it." Edward R. Murrow

Yesterday a student whom I didn't know came into my classroom, just after I arrived at school. He was a huge guy, about 6'3", well dressed and smiling. He said, "I've got to get up real early tomorrow morning and get in line to vote." We chatted a little, and I said, "It's so exciting that your first time to vote is such a historic occasion, isn't it?" His reply was "Yes, m'am, it really is." Then he just kind of stood around a little, and I asked him, "Are you looking for Mrs. Reid or Mr. Banning?" His answer was, "No, m'am; I just saw your bumper stickers and followed you because I wanted to tell somebody how excited I am." I will remember his face and his excitement forever. (Creative Thereapy Calayst 34)

"These are days you’ll remember
Never before and never since, I promise
Will the whole world be warm as this
And as you feel it,
You’ll know it’s true
That you are blessed and lucky
It’s true that you
Are touched by something
That will grow and bloom in you"

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