Freedom's Existence

Freedom cannot exist without sacrifice. Our spiritual freedom came with Christ's sacrifice. Our national freedom has historically required sacrifice and that will continue to be the case if we want to remain free. The sacrifice is best seen the lives of many "who more than self their country loved" (taken from America by Samuel Francis Smith). I'm not just referring to those who have fallen in battle but those who have lived through it too. They are all due our utmost respect. We must never forget.

Responsibility is the word that really comes to my mind and it comes in so many forms. We must vote, we must be informed, we must work to change what we can and in the end stand united. But most importantly, we must pray for a return to our roots.

Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose. ~Ulysses S. Grant

We have enjoyed so much freedom for so long that we are perhaps in danger of forgetting how much blood it cost to establish the Bill of Rights. ~Felix Frankfurter

We dare not forget that we are the heirs of that first revolution. ~John F. Kennedy

If you are ashamed to stand by your colors, you had better seek another flag. ~Author Unknown