On My Mind: An Answer To "Critical Race Theory"

 

I believe upholding and defending the US Constitution should be
of paramount concern to every American patriot, as it applies to every
American citizen, regardless of race, sex, politics, or economic status.

American Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima 

during World War II

Furthermore, this glorious document of our individual freedom and
national independence, more now than ever before in our 244 years
of existence, needs to be safeguarded against the machinations of
ignorant and greedy career politicians, playing on the fears and
resentment of disgruntled-for-whatever-reasons Americans who
have dared to call the Constitution outmoded, or worse, refer
to it as a "racist manifesto" written by white men.

I further believe that if these spoiled, arrogant, loud-mouthed
whiners are not happy living here than perhaps they should use the
right granted to all Americans and vacate the premises. And take
those slimy, underhanded politicians with them!

True and lasting freedom is not free.

We are reminded of this with the commemoration of Memorial Day
every year.  Of course, most of America today has been conditioned to
believe that this time of the year, and particularly this day in general,
is the official start of the summer season across the nation,
feted with car sales and cookouts, trips to the beach,
and even colorful parades in some communities.

I have come to realize over the years that Memorial Day has a much
deeper meaning, especially when I remember those young American men-
made up of different races, ethnic backgrounds, and skin colors- who 
gallantly stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, or those brave
souls who liberated the enemy-occupied islands of the Pacific
in the Second World War.

I remember reading Laura Hillenbrand's story of Olympic champion
Louis Zamperini in her book, "Unbroken: A World War II Story Of
Survival, Resilience, and Redemption" to my two sons, whom, had they 
been alive during the 1940's, would have been old enough to serve in the war.

Hero of World War II and Olympic Runner

Louis Zamperini

(1917-2014)

Some of the details inside this book, especially those regarding
Mr. Zamperini's struggle to survive the horrors of captivity in a Japanese
 POW camp were hard to read about, however, the lessons his story teaches,
not so much about the war, but in the aftermath of it, when he
chose forgiveness, instead of hatred and bitterness towards those
who had mistreated him, makes this book required reading
for all mature Americans.

None of us alive today are responsible for the sins committed by
our ancestors, whether here in America or elsewhere.  The very idea
of teaching "Critical Race Theory" in America's public schools,
when many of this generation's children remain woefully ignorant
of the simplest lessons concerning our unique history as a nation,
is not about righting the perceived wrongs of the past, but an
evil attempt to utilize hate and fear, false guilt, and unforgiveness-
all conditions residing within the heart of fallen mankind,
regardless of race or skin color-to further divide and to
destroy our domestic peace and sovereignty as a nation.

Furthermore, America is not, and should never be viewed as
a "free-for-all" for the rest of the world to dump their refugees into,
and our government should be putting the best interests of the
American people first, by upholding and defending the sanctity of
the US Constitution, in the way it was originally written and implemented,
and abiding by existing immigration laws, which should include resuming
the building of the border wall for the protection of our citizens,
especially those who live along the southern border.

This is one of the reasons why men like Louis Zamperini went
to war.  So that future generations of Americans-regardless of race
or skin color-can continue to be free and safe as a nation.

A Memorial To Louis Zamperini in Olean, New York

the town where he was born.