Here Buildings Fell, Here a Nation Rose...

As I sat in my office watching Governor Pataki make his introduction last night, I thought to myself, "This is by far the most moving moment since 9/11." Governor Pataki praised the citizens from around the country that had rallied together in a time when the Nation needed them the most. The unity was breathtaking and awe inspiring. There are few times when we can actually use these words truthfully.
Last night would be one of those nights that would render this to be truthful. I saw a man full of character walk out onto a stage, and look into an audience of people, and into a camera speaking to millions and almost pierce the very being of those watching because of how humble he is.
There is never a question of George W. Bush's intentions. He wants to be President for another four years because he believes that he can do great things for a great nation. He knows that this world needs a strong and decisive leader. He is those things and so much more, including kind, caring, and humble.
John Kerry cannot be described by any of these words, nor should they ever be used in the same sentence as his name. Here is a man that stands for nothing, and falls for everything. He shallow and shady. As Dick Cheney said today, "More shifts with the wind than just the wildfire." And he is right. Depending on who Kerry is talking to, you will get a variation of answers. Nothing is definite, nothing is final.
Thinking back to the days after the Towers fell, and the Pentagon was hit, I remember the unity that was felt. The sense of Pride that we as Americans took. I remember how we would do anything for a neighbor we had never talked to before. Suddenly things that were not important passed away.
It is time for America to become united again. To realize that without a strong, steady and decisive leader we may have many more September 11th's to come. Its a scary thought. When it comes down to it though, these are the facts we have to face.
In President Bush's speech last night at the RNC Convention, he said, "Since 2001, Americans have been given hills to climb, and found the strength to climb them. Now, because we have made the hard journey, we can see the valley below. Now, because we have faced challenges with resolve, we have historic goals within our reach, and greatness in our future. We will build a safer world and a more hopeful America — and nothing will hold us back."
It is our job as Americans, as citizens that have the RIGHT to VOTE, to do just that. We live in the greatest country on Earth. We have freedoms that most people could never even dream of. If you want to keep those freedoms, and not have to worry about waking up one morning and having to learn to speak Arabic, I suggest you vote wisely. Although the War on Terror is a tough battle, we must never forget the price of freedom. As it is inscribed on the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. "Freedom is Not Free."
Men have shed their blood, given up their lives and died for us. All so we could have the very freedoms we take for granted. I am a patriotic American. I do think that America is the greatest place on Earth. I also believe it when I hear the words of Tony Blair, "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in...And how many want out." Take pride in our country. Take pride in your rights and freedoms. Vote to keep them.