Memorial Day

The liberties and freedom I often take for granted were not earned by me, but paid for by people I may never meet to thank.
I have never enlisted in the military. Nor have I lost a loved one in a U.S. war.

The word "liberty" literally doesn't exist in many countries. The word "freedom" does.
They are told by the government that they have freedom when living in a socialistic country.
It is all they know. So they assume it to be true.

It's something you have to experience to completely understand. Once you do, it is natural to want to protect it.
And that's what millions of American military service men, women, and their families have done for you and me.

I also realize that it is a work that is never done. Our freedom is under continuous attack still today.

I contend that the greatest threat to our liberty today is that so many Americans don't understand the definition of liberty.

That is why it is being surrendered voluntarily to a government that is rapidly devouring our rights.

So this Memorial Day I want to thank all of you who serve, or have served in the military. Those who have lost loved ones in duty. And all of you who continue to fight for our country to know what liberty feels like.
-B