Commentary
Remember 9-11
Most Americans in 1941 rallied under the battle cry "Remember Pearl Harbor"
and carried it through to victory. The majority of Americans were united
after 9/11 to bring to justice those who committed that act of war. Yet one
has to wonder how many Americans are still united unto victory? Is it
because of the main stream media that many Americans now do not realize or
even recognize the consequence of the Islamic caliphate as compared to the
aggressors of World war II? Do these Americans representing the secular
left believe we can compromise with this evil intent unto victory? One
wonders also where America would be today if our founders exhibited this
apparent lack of resolve by some Democrats in Congress? Thankfully President
Bush has stood firm on the war on terror, if not illegal immigration and
border security.
Perhaps a reminder of what America's founders and leaders had to say about
defending freedom needs to be revisited. Moreso now, since American
history is being diminished and falsely ridiculed and replaced with a
secular global worldvision. One must wonder exactly what is the
foundation of the secular liberals as compared to our founders? He that has
ears to hear, let him hear.
And with any battle worth fighting, there comes suffering and sacrifice - a
price to pay for our cherished freedom. The Founding Fathers of this Nation,
in another fight for freedom from tyranny, signed their names to the
Declaration of Independence just below these words of commitment: "And for
the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of
Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes,
and our sacred honor." Of the fifty-six signers: 17 lost their fortunes, 12
had their homes destroyed, 9 fought and died, 5 were arrested as traitors,
and 2 lost sons in the War.
"It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of
Devotion to God Almighty. ... I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and
Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and
defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of
ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the
Means. And that Posterity will triumph in that Days Transaction, even altho
We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not." John Adams
"Do you recollect the pensive and awful silence which pervaded the House
when we were called up, one after another, to the table of the President of
Congress [John Hancock] to subscribe what was believed by many at that time
to be our own death warrants?" Benjamin Rush
"There! His Majesty can now read my name without glasses. And he can
double the reward on my head!" John Hancock
"We must hang together or assuredly we shall hang separately." Benjamin
Franklin
"Our cause is noble; it is the cause of mankind!" George Washington
"The Sun never shined on a cause of greater worth." Thomas Paine
George Washington in 1778 wrote a letter to Thomas Nelson, Jr. citing
God’s divine intervention in the founding of our nation. "The hand of
providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than
an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked, that has not gratitude
enough to acknowledge his obligations."
"Yes, we did produce a near perfect Republic. But will they keep it, or
will they, in the enjoyment of plenty, lose the memory of freedom?
Material abundance without character is the surest way to destruction."
Thomas Jefferson
"A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow
the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the
people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their
virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external
or internal invader." Samuel Adams
“[I]f we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our
rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for
War.” George Washington
"America seeks no earthly empire built on blood and force. No ambition, no
temptation, lures her to thought of foreign dominions. The legions which she
sends forth are armed, not with the sword, but with the cross. The higher
state to which she seeks the allegiance of all mankind is not of human, but
of divine origin. She cherishes no purpose save to merit the favor of
Almighty God." Calvin Coolidge
"I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I
intend to go in harm's way." John Paul Jones
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, it expects what never was and
what never will be." Thomas Jefferson
"God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard
and defend it." Daniel Webster
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo
the fatigue of supporting it." Thomas Paine
"Contemplate the mangled bodies of your countrymen, and then say, 'What
should be the reward of such sacrifices?' ... If ye love wealth better than
liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animating contest of
freedom...crouch down and lick the hands, which feed you. May your chains
sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen!"
Samuel Adams
"The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the
active, the brave." Patrick Henry
"Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of. Our enemies are
numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and
heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of
America. You are to decide the important question, on which rest the
happiness and liberty of millions yet unborn. Act worthy of yourselves."
Joseph Warren
"The World is not dangerous because of those who do harm, but because of
those who look at it without doing anything." Albert Einstein
"Our enemies may be irrational, even outright insane, driven by nationalism,
religion, ethnicity, or ideology. They do not fear the United States for its
diplomatic skills or the number of automobiles and software programs it
produces. They respect only the firepower of our tanks, planes, and
helicopter gunships." Ronald Reagan
"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war,
no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they
perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their
Nation." George Washington
"A really great people, proud and high-spirited, would face all the
disasters of war rather than purchase that base prosperity which is bought
at the price of national honor." Theodore Roosevelt
"Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit
of the men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory."
--George Patton
"December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of
America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of
the Empire of Japan." Thus spoke President Franklin D. Roosevelt, following
the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by over 100 Japanese aircraft. Five
American battleships and three destroyers were sunk, 400 planes were
destroyed and over 4000 were killed or wounded. President Roosevelt
concluded: "No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated
invasion, the American people, in their righteous might, will win through to
absolute victory... Our people, our territory and our interests are in grave
danger. With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding
determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph. So help us
God." (Note: The designers of the new WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.,
chose not include the line "So help us God" from FDR's address.)
On August 16, 1945, Truman proclaimed a Day of Prayer: "The warlords of
Japan...have surrendered unconditionally...This is the end of
the...schemes of dictators to enslave the peoples of the world, destroy
their civilization, and institute a new era of darkness and
degradation...Our global victory has come from the courage...of free men
and women united in determination to fight. It has come from the massive
strength of arms...created by peace-loving peoples who knew that unless
they won decency in the world would end. It has come from millions of
peaceful citizens...turned soldiers overnight-who showed a ruthless
enemy that they were not afraid to fight... It has come with the help of
God, Who was with us in the early days of adversity and...Who has now
brought us to this glorious day of triumph. Let us give thanks to Him
and...dedicated ourselves to follow in His ways."
"[In war], there is no alternative than to apply every available means
to bring it to a swift end. War's very object is victory, not prolonged
indecision. In war there is no substitute for victory." —General Douglas
MacArthur
Knowing the goal of an Islamic caliphate, will the secular liberals
continue to negotiate and compromise with similar results as did the
diplomacy used with Adolph Hitler or the numerous UN resolutions as with
Saddam Hussein?
