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What Should Have Been

November 4, 2009August 10, 2015 B. John 158 Views 0 Comments america, America the Beautiful, Iowa All State Orchestra and Chorus

Recently I complained about the overall demeanor and conduct of a Naturalization Ceremony I attended. I commented about the fact that with all the beautiful American Anthems available, they had chosen to play, “Proud to Be An American.” I know some people like it, but it’s a bit too country and smarmy for my tastes.

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And To The Republic…One Nation?

July 4, 2009 B. John 200 Views 0 Comments 4th of July, america, America the Beautiful, Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Independance Day, July 4th, National Anthem, Ray Charles, Star Spangled Banner

One can’t be as opinionated as I, and not post a message on Independence Day. As I have stated before, I remain concerned about the condition of our Republic. We no longer seem to be one nation…we have devolved into red and blue states, with the extreme right and left pulling the center apart. We’ve become a nation of “haves” and “have nots” We have lost touch with that primary Constitutional principle of “the common good.”