Letters to the Editor
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"Even Richard Nixon knew it was time to resign."
When I heard and observed Keith Olbermann's commentary on the World Trade Center - reconstruction - it became abundantly clear, here is someone with whom I can finally relate!
Since then, I have been a very faithful watcher of MSNBC's "Countdown" with Keith Olbermann. It is so refreshing to view and listen to someone with whom I feel a real connection.
Thank you Keith!
It is so refreshing - a relief even, to hear, (watch) a news commentator who is willing to speak truth's without fear of recrimination, or resignation - (firing!) Thank you MSNBC!
I am also quite impressed with the "Salon Magazine" as well. Apparently, I am a 'liberal' or, as I like thinking of myself, a 'progressive.' Since there seems to be a need to label each ones' belief systems, I thus label my own.
I only know for certain I have opposed injustice, at every turn in my life-time. I have fought for the 'underdog' in so many circumstances - and seek justice for all - unlike those who seem to believe it's "Just Us"!
As time has taught me, I can only speak my mind in any particular issue, as there is made an avenue to do so.
This seems to be such a time, and such an avenue. Thank you, Salon!
Alas! I am one really angry American! Much like a Mother Lion willing to protect her cubs at whatever cost, I feel a need to protect my Country!
It has been abundantly clear, we are experiencing a moment in our Hisherstory in which "We the People" means more than many of us have ever imagined. It means, for me, I must make my opinion known, and my voice heard, in order to sustain the viability of our national treasure; the Constitution of the United States of America! Certainly, inclusive with this treasured document, is the "Bill of Rights," which is also being threatened, and equally abused.
It is a time in which, we must take our citizenship very seriously, and be willing to put a stop to the madness which is now, more than ever before in my lifetime, negatively affecting our daily lives.
It is time for Congress to take a stand! It is time for the American People to take a stand! If, each one will consider the strength of our nation, as long as we remain a collective body, we will prevail! President Lincoln said in a speech, of which I do not have full recollection, "...United we stand, divided, we fall..." I do so remember those words, and the impact which they have had in my life.
When G.W. Bush said the words' "...I am a Uniter, not a Divider..." I nearly choked as my own breath, burst from my body with a huge gasping, ha! As nearly everything I have witnessed, has brought enormous divisions amongst our people.
Ultimately, we are a Nation of laws. A Nation which has been deluged with lawbreakers, liars, and secretive decision making. We are a proud people. Proud of our heritage, proud of our hisherstory, and proud to call ourselves Americans.
In the past (5) five plus years, I have felt a deep sense of loss, shame, and a gnawing sense of embarrassment to call myself American! I have never previously felt this way. I can honestly say, I have never felt so ashamed of the person residing in OUR White House, nor those at his side! I am one who continues to share these words: I want MY country back!