An Open Letter to the American People (From 9-11 Families)

George W. Bush ^ | October 28, 2004

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Three years ago, on the day that began as a beautiful September morning, 19 men and their sponsors carried out a brutal and devastating attack on our country, leaving 3,000 innocent men, women and children dead, including our loved ones.  In those first agonizing hours, and for weeks and months afterward as we searched for word of their fate, we were aware that the shock and horror of that day was not ours alone.  With a gratitude we could not yet express, we felt the strong and steady embrace of our fellow Americans.  The words, “Never forget,” defiantly written in dust or humbly penned on makeshift memorials, were also permanently etched in our hearts.  We will never forget your strength, your courage and your endless generosity. 

We speak to you now in the same spirit that you spoke to us then, as Americans, united on behalf of our country.  Like many of you, we feel that our nation is poised at a critical moment in history.  Like our parents and grandparents before us, we know that the choices we make today will affect our children tomorrow.  But we face a new challenge, a new kind of war and an enemy who is different from the enemies faced by earlier generations.  This is not an adversary who can be reasoned with or appeased, this is an adversary who has repeatedly demonstrated that its means and ends are one and the same: the wanton slaughter of innocents.

After the attack, President Bush articulated the primary lesson of September 11, that simply reacting to danger after lives are lost is a weak and unacceptable national defense.  He believes that taking the fight to the enemy is the best way to ensure that the enemy will not bring death to our doorstep here at home. 

We agree. 

Under the President‘s strong leadership in the war on terror and through the heroic efforts of our military forces, we are a safer country today. Two-thirds of al Qaeda leadership is dead, incarcerated, or on the run, its financing disrupted.  The Taliban has been removed from power and training camps in Afghanistan and Iraq have been eliminated.  On the domestic front, our dedicated law enforcement agencies are finally able to fight terror the same way they go after drug cartels; terrorists and terrorist cells have been thwarted in upstate New York , New Jersey, Oregon, Illinois and Florida.                

The 9/11 Commission has provided this nation with a solid blueprint for going forward in the war on terror.  It described the threat that killed our loved ones as a “gathering storm” which went unrecognized and unchecked for too many years and characterized the inability to predict the attack itself as a “failure of imagination.”  Looking forward, the Commission offered this pointed warning, “Once the danger has fully materialized, evident to all, mobilizing action is easier--but it then may be too late.” 

Through the prism of 9/11 and presaging the Commission’s conclusion, President Bush looked at Iraq and Saddam Hussein’s history, his willingness to use chemical weapons in the mass murder of his own citizens, his notorious attempts to acquire nuclear weapons, his record of giving financial aid and sanctuary to global terrorists--including members of al Qaeda--and his repeated refusal to cooperate with U.N. inspectors.  He determined that this repressive regime was an intolerable danger to our country.  Rather than waiting until it was too late to prevent a fully materialized threat, the President acted.  We believe history will support the President’s decision.

We speak to you from the heart, as citizens from all across the country and every political stripe.  We are Republicans and Democrats, “liberals” and “conservatives,” young and old.  We are mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters and friends.  We speak out from a profound sense of obligation to those we have lost and to the country that we love.  Guided by core principles, President Bush has steadfastly told us who he is, what he believes and what he will fight for.  He is a caring and decisive leader who is not afraid to make hard choices to keep this nation safe, by keeping it strong.  He has sent a clear message to America’s friends and foes that he will not waver in his resolve as the winds of political fortune change.  He will not revert to the failed policies of the past which only served to whet the appetite of those who would destroy us.  He will stand firm against our adversaries. 

As Americans who have keenly felt the scourge of terrorism, we are inspired and energized to follow the President’s lead, to rise to the occasion and get the job done.  We are deeply grateful to President Bush, who rallied this nation on that dark September day, who has earned our respect and confidence, and whose leadership we trust to steer this country on the right path.

Three years ago, George W. Bush stood with us and vowed that he would “Never forget.” 

We stand with him now.

 

CPT John Vigiano, FDNY (ret.) father of FF John T Vigiano, Ladder 132/FDNY, WTC attack & DET Joseph V. Vigiano ESU 7, NYPD, WTC attack Ken and Laura Olson Son and Daughter in Law of Barbara Olson, AA 77, Pentagon  attack, Ashburn, Virginia Deena B. Burnett Wife of Tom Burnett, UA flight 93, Shanksville rebellion Little Rock, AR Hamilton Peterson & Julia Croft Son & daughter-in-law Douglas & Jean Hamilton UA 93, Shanksville rebellion Nancy & Charles Burcham Sister of Stephen V. Long Maj, Army, Pentagon attack Danville , IN Sue and Jim Weaver Mother of Stephen Long Maj, Army, Pentagon attack Hazelwood , IN Lynn Faulkner and Loren and Ashley Faulkner husband and daughters of Wendy Ruth Faulkner VP, AON Corporation 104th Floor, 2 WTC Debra Burlingame & Bob Fraina Sister of Charles Burlingame Capt, AA 77, Pentagon attack Pelham Manor , NY Mark & Anine Burlingame Brother of Charles Burlingame Capt, AA 77, Pentagon attack Philadelphia , PA Jackie & Wayne Burlingame Aunt/uncle of Charles Burlingame Capt, AA 77, Pentagon attack Robert & Suzanne Peraza Parents of Robert David Peraza Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Mason , Ohio Ada Garland Godmother to Robert David Peraza Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Rob and Joan Burton brother-in-law & sister to Robert D. Peraza Cantor Fitzgerald, 105th FL, Maria Elenbaas Cousin to Robert David Peraza Cantor Fitzgerald, WTCWTC 1 Bill and Linda Comber Uncle and Aunt of Robert David Peraza Cantor Fitzgerald, 105th FL, WTC 1 Cornelius J. Comber Grandfather of Robert Peraza Cantor Fitzgerald, 105th FL, WTC 1 Neil Peraza, brother of Robert David Peraza Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC 1 Ernest and Mary Ann Strada Parents of Thomas S. Strada Canter Fitzgerald, WTC attack Westbury , NY Susan Cronin Sister of Thomas S. Strada Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Westbury , NY Michael Strada Brother of Thomas S. Strada Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Joseph Strada Brother of Thomas S. Strada Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Dolores and Peter Owens, Sr. Parents of Peter Owens, Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack East Williston, NY John Owens Brother of Peter Owens, Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Mineola , NY Pam & Tom Gould Daughter of Patrick Driscoll UA 93, Shanksville rebellion Allendale , NJ Nora, Steve & Christine Coco sister, brother-in-law, & niece of        LT Joseph G. Leavey Ladder 15, FDNY, WTC Patty & Tim Sumner sister & brother-in-law of LT Joseph G. Leavey Ladder 15, FDNY, WTC Barry K. Gore Brother of Jennifer Lewis Brother-in-law of Ken Lewis crew members, AA Flight 77    Pentagon attack Karen Coakley Struzik & Husband Gary Struzik Cousin of Kenny and Jennifer Lewis Crew, AA 77, Pentagon Attack Potomac Falls, VA Thomas A. Crawford, III Orange County, CA Cousin of Michael A. Uliano, WTC attack Bernice Dowdy Coakley Aunt of Kenny Lewis and his wife Jennifer crew members, AA Flight 77 Pentagon attack Lorraine & Andrew Klein Denver, Colorado Cousin to Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Loretta O'Brien Cousin of Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Margret O'Brien Cousin of Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Chris Whitford Brother of Firefighter Mark Whitford Engine 23, FDNY, WTC Dominic J. Puopolo, Jr. Son of Sonia Morales Puopolo Passenger AA 11, WTC 1 Miami Beach, FL Wendy D. Burlingame  Daughter of Capt Charles Burlingame Flight 77 Pentagon attack  Dr. Craig W. Sincock Husband of Cheryle D. Sincock Dept of Army civilian Pentagon attack Claire Cunningham Aunt of Peter J. Owens, Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Daniel McDonnell Uncle of Peter J. Owens, Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack. Thomas Owens Brother of Peter J. Owens, Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack. Edward R. Cunningham Cousin of Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Claire Y. Cunningham Aunt of Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Greg and Moira Pellegrino Cousin of Kenny and Jennifer Lewis crew, AA flight 77, Pentagon attack   Mary & Richard Busche Cousin of Peter Owens, Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Lois Olmstead Cousin of Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack David B. Faulk Brother-in-law of Major Steve Long, Army Pentagon attack Brian Grauer Brother-in-law of Michael Horn Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Dominic & Patricia Schiavo father-in-law and mother-in-law of Jack L. D'Ambrosi Cantor Fitzgerald 103 floor, WTC attack Lauryn Haffner Sister-in-law of Peter J. Owens, Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Agnes Maida, Aunt of Howard G. Gelling Sandler O'Neill WTC, South Twr, 104th FL Gail Skennion extended family of          LT Joseph G. Leavey, Ladder 15, FDNY Jason Fox Friend of  Charles Droz and William Caswell, AA Flight 77 Brad & Diane Senter President of the USS Saratoga Association and former shipmate of Charles "Chic" Burlingame   COL John F. McCall USAF Friend of Charles "Chic" Burlingame Capt. AA flt 77 Katherine Harrs Family friend of Thomas S. Strada Canter Fitzgerald, WTC attack Mike Cohen Naval Academy classmate of Chic Burlingame, Capt. AA flt 77 Joe & Joan Olexa Friends of Burlingame family for 40+ years and Charles Burlingame, Capt. AA flt 77 Mike & Barb Miller Friends of Vic Saracini, Capt, UA flt 175 and Chic Burlingame, Capt. AA flt 77 Terry Arford Friend of Chick Burlingame, Captain of AA flt 77, and fellow member of the Anaheim Band Marshall & Pamela Stomel Friends of family of Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Blanton & Meissa Gentry  Friends of family of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon Attack John and Julia Chan Peoria, IL, parents of Charles Lawrence "Chip" Chan Cantor Fitzgerald, 105th Fl, 1 WTC William Lang II Father of Roseanne Lang Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC and grandfather of Brendan Lang, WTC William Lang III Father of Brendan Lang WTC North Tower and brother of Roseanne Lang Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Linda & Tom Wilkonski Cousin of Roseanne Lang, WTC and Brenden Lang, WTC Edward W. McGrain Uncle to the wife of Paul Tegtmeier Engine 4, FDNY, WTC John Antretter Friend/Brother of Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Judy and Ron Knight Sister & brother-in-law of Frank Wisniewski, VP, Cantor Fitzgerald, 104th Floor, WTC Michael Nott Friend of Charles Burlingame Capt, AA 77, Pentagon attack Orlando, FL Mike & Maria Ragonese Brother & sister-in-law of Laura Marie Ragonese-Snik AON Consultant, 101 Floor South Tower, WTC   Loisanne, Jason, and Jeannette Diehl, wife and children of Michael D. Diehl VP, Fiduciary Trust CO. International, 2 WTC Nancy K. Nee Grieving sister of George C. Cain FDNY, Ladder 7, Marriott Hotel, WTC Rosemary Cain Mother of FF George C. Cain FDNY, Ladder 7, Marriott Hotel, WTC Leslie Dimmling, Wife of William Dimmling, Senior VP, Marsh McLennan North Tower, WTC Bill McGough Cousin to Kaleen Pezzuti and Todd Pelino, Cantor Fitzgerald,            1 WTC, 101st floor Walter Hamilton Son of Felicia Hamilton Fiduciary Trust, South Tower, WTC Frank Mistretta, NYPD (retired) Friend and former coworker of SGT Timothy Roy, NYPD, WTC Jean Waletich Cousin of Patrick S. Dunn Commander, USN, Pentagon Carey Pierce Brother of Dennis J. Pierce Senior Auditor, NYS Dept of Taxation South Tower, 86th Floor Julius Zodda Cousin of William Dimmling, Senior VP, Marsh McLennan North Tower, WTC Michael Field Sigma Chi fraternity brother, University of Wisconsin, of Kevin Francis Cleary Broker, Euro Brokers Inc., WTC Jeffrey Namm Godfather of James Andrew Gadiel Cantor Fitzgerald 103d Floor, North Tower, WTC Maureen Morrison Cousin To Ronald J. Hemenway ET1, Navy, Pentagon attack Patricia & Raymond Sellek Sister & Brother-in-law of Wilson & Darlene Flagg AA 77, Pentagon Attack Paul and Nassima Wachtler parents of Gregory Kamal Bruno Wachtler Fred Alger Management North Tower, 93rd fl Barbara E. Lang, friend of Robert C. Miller, Aon Corp., WTC and SGT Thomas E. Jurgens, NY State Court Officer, WTC Ken Haskell, Brother of FF Tim Haskell, Squad 18 and Battalion Chief Tom Haskell FDNY, WTC Brian Kevin Smith Son of murdered Firefighter Kevin J. Smith FDNY, Haz-Mat Company 1 North Tower, WTC

Arlene Howard Mother of Port Authority of NY & NJ Police Officer George Gerard Howard JFK ESU unit 8, WTC Tower 1 Christopher Howard Son of Port Authority Police Officer George Gerard Howard JFK ESU truck 8, WTC Tower 1 Jimmy Boyle Father of Michael Boyle FDNY Engine 33, WTC attack Westbury , NY   Marc & Michelle Flagg Son of Wilson & Darlene Flagg AA 77, Pentagon attack Florida Michael and Mary Flagg Son of Wilson & Darlene Flagg AA 77, Pentagon attack Winchester , VA Bob & Brit Gore Parents and in-laws of Jennifer & Kenneth Lewis Crew, AA 77, Pentagon attack Robert & Dawn Hemenway Brother of Ronald J. Hemenway ET1 Navy, Pentagon attack Capt. Tom Lombardo Friend of Charles Burlingame Capt, AA 77, Pentagon attack Gainesville , VA Bart & Susan Whitman Friend of Charles Burlingame Pilot, AA flt. 77, Pentagon attack Alexandria , VA Kathryn Griffin Friend of Charles F. Burlingame Capt, AA 77, Pentagon attack Washington , D.C. Charles & Nancy Burcham Faulk Brother in-law & Sister of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon Attack Danville , IN Sue & James Weaver Mother & Stepfather of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon attack Hazelwood , IN George Long Father of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon attack  Martinsville , IN Sharon Miles Aunt of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon Attack Montrose, CO Connie Mastin Aunt of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon attack  Hayward , WI Tina Long Wife of Stephen V. Long  Major, Army, Pentagon Attack   Augusta , GA Phil & Lynn Danforth  Uncle/Aunt of Stephen V. Long  Major, Army, Pentagon attack Overland Park , KS Jennifer Iannotti Sister of Thomas S. Strada Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Robert & Shirley Hemenway Parents of Ronald J. Hemenway, ET1, Navy, Pentagon attack Shawnee , KS Betsy A. Gore Sister-in-law of Jennifer and Ken Lewis crew members, AA Flight 77 Pentagon attack Linda Pohlmann Wife of William H. Pohlmann NYS Taxation Dept WTC attack Dr & Mrs Kenneth Paul Ambrose Parents of Paul Wesley Ambrose, M.D., MPH, Sr. Clinical Advisor to Surgeon General Satcher AA Flight 77 Pentagon Denis and Suzana Coakley Cousin and cousin-in-law of Ken and Jennifer Lewis, AA crew members, Pentagon Ray and Kathy Campbell Yankton South Dakota Cousin (Ray) to Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Elizabeth Stanton Cousin of Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Susan Weaver Hazelwood, IN Step-Sister of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon Bernard & Patricia Welsh Cousin of Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Jana Y. Lovick Family friend of Major Stephen V. Long Army, Pentagon Attack Catherine T. Puwalski Friend of Strada Family in Memory of Thomas S. Strada Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Westbury, NY Noreen and Jim Considine Aunt and Uncle of Peter J. Owens Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Diane Edwards her husband is the cousin of Dennis M. Edwards Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Nancy and Tom Mulligan Parents of Peter James Mulligan Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Terence & Joan Owens  Brother of Peter J. Owens, Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack.   Kevin & Lorraine Owens Brother of Peter J. Owens, Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack. Elizabeth Stanton Cousin of Peter J. Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack   Thomas Stanton  Cousin of Peter J. Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack   Elizabeth Stanton Cousin of Peter J. Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack David Coakley Cousin of Kenny Lewis and his wife Jennifer crew, AA Flight 77, Pentagon attack Bernard and Patricia Welsh  Cousin of Peter Owens Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Kathleen Leone Cousin of Peter Owens Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Kevin J. Welsh  Cousin of Peter Owens Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Joanne McMahon Cousin of Peter J. Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Kate Owens Sister-in-law of Peter J. Owens, Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Juan A. Cruz-Santiago Civilian Accountant US Army, Pentagon Survivor Barbara and Sean Bailey Aunt and Uncle of Brett Bailey, who along with their niece's husband, Robert Coll, died in the North Tower Jordan Cayne Father of Jason David Cayne VP, Cantor Fitzgerald 104 floor, WTC attack Robert Debrot Cousin to Howard Gelling Jr. WTC attack Jack Debrot Cousin of Howard Gelling WTC attack Lynne (last name withheld at submitter's request) Cousin of  Ricardo Quinn FDNY Paramedic, WTC attack Ed Lamadore, friend of FDNY firefighters Ken Hatten, Ed Sweeney, Bill Burke, & Joe Spor who each lost sons in the WTC attack Jean Pangarliotas Friend of family of Peter Owen Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack Jennifer Taddeo Friend of family of Peter Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Cindy Justice Friend of family of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon Attack Becky Marsh  Friend of family of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon Attack Sherry M. Allen Friend of family of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon Attack Bill Brown (retired American Airlines pilot) Friends of crews members of both America Airlines flights 11 and 77 C. R. (Bob) Paty Friend of Captain Chic Burlingame AA Flight 77 Nancy Thompson Friend of family of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon Attack Louise Hoffman  Friend of family of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon Attack Michelle, Chris & Lisa Hornbaker Sister, Nephew, & Niece of Stephen V. Long Major, Army, Pentagon Attack Martinsville, Indiana Richard P. Lang Brother of Roseanne Lang Cantor Fitzergald, WTC Uncle of Brenden Lang, WTC Timothy J Lang Brother of Rosanne P. Lang, WTC, and Uncle of Brendan Lang Structuretone Inc., WTC Andrew Caspersen Boyfriend of Catherine F. MacRae Fred Alger Management 93rd Floor, 1 WTC Robert Heller Brother of H. Joseph Heller Carr Futures, 1 WTC Colleen and Rob Rastovich Sister and Brother-in-law of H. Joseph Heller Carr Futures, 1 WTC Robert & Peggy Scandole Parents of Robert Scandole Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Attack NYPD Detective Christopher Scandole Brother of Robert Scandole Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Thomasine Aberle Aunt of Robert Scandole Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Attack Vincent Scandole Uncle of Robert Scandole Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC Attack   Maria Cella Niece of H. Joseph Heller Carr Futures, 1 WTC Roberta Heller Mother of H.Joseph Heller Carr Futures, 1 WTC Patrick Michael Heller and his wife, Corie, Cousin to H. Joseph Heller Carr Futures, 1 WTC Police Officer David Lim Port Authority Police K-9 Unit, Handler & friend of K-9 Sirius #17 Killed in 2 WTC (B-1 level) Anthony & Mary Ellen DiBona Friends of Captain Charles "Chic" Burlingame American Airlines Flight 77 Stephanie L. Capps Niece of Linda L. New Girlfriend of FF Steven Coakley, Firehouse 217, 1 WTC David Huczko Brother of Port Authority Police Office Stephen Huczko, North Tower, WTC and brother of Richard Huczko, GE contractor, who was killed in Iraq 3/29/2004 Christopher F. O'Conor Cousin of Patrick S. Dunn Commander, USN, Pentagon Patricia A. O'Conor Aunt of Patrick S. Dunn CDR, USN, Pentagon Stephen F. O'Conor Cousin of Patrick S. Dunn Commander, USN, Pentagon Patricia D. and Richard J. Clark Parents of  Thomas "Tommy" R. Clark VP, Sandler O'Neill 104th Fl, South Tower, WTC Maureen and John Harrigan Cousin (Maureen) of Peter J. Owens Cantor Fitzgerald, WTC attack James and Marie McMahon Cousins of Peter J. Owens Jr. Cantor Fitzgerald - North Tower WTC J.T. McMahon Cousin of Peter J. Owens Cantor Fitzgerald - WTC Attack Bert Wooley Brother of CPT David T. Wooley FDNY, Ladder 4 Engine 54, South Tower, WTC Mary Otto Mother of CPT David T. Wooley FDNY, Ladder 4 Engine 54, South Tower, WTC Patricia Brennan Aunt of FF Michael Brennan FDNY, Ladder 4 Marriott Hotel, WTC Charles Barberi, Sgt, NYPD Cousin to Edward Strauss Port Authority of NY & NJ South Tower, WTC Jim & Joan Sullivan Parents of Lt. Christopher P. Sullivan    FDNY, Ladder 111 WTC, South Tower Heidi Hochwarth Sister-in-law of Firefighter Kenneth Marino FDNY, Rescue 1, WTC

[boxerblues]

looks like GWB has more support than the Jersey Girls

[kb2614]

And the MSM paid more attention to whom???

Easy answer.

[Stateline]

No words needed......

[LADY J]

Thanks for this wonderful post.

FReepers - we should dedicate a day of group prayer for our President and our troops.

We can make a miracle! Their is power in prayer.

[MKM1960]

Sure does looks like the families of 9-11 have called an "all in" for the president. The "Jersey girls" don't have enough to call the bet. Too bad that bad hair and accents won't be able to pull it our for sKerry.

[boxerblues]

If I believed everything the MSM told me, the Jersey Girls represent every family who lost a loved one on 911. It may be early but I'm not totaly brain dead

[mathluv]

Where will this be seen? Full page ads in MSM???

[LADY J]

Let me do this over. I apologize for the typo in my previous post.

FReepers - we should dedicate a day of group prayer for our President and our troops. We can make a miracle! There is power in prayer.

[MadAnthony1776]

If you look at the history of Islam you'll realize we are fighting for our survival. You cannot just sit on your hands and wish terrorism would go away or that it is just a nuisance. 9/11 is just the tip of the iceberg if we do nothing. The sacrifices our young men and women in Iraq are making now is to prevent more 9/11s or having to fight that battle in the streets of our cities. Islam has one goal, and history backs it up, that is to have the world under Islam and all those who don't convert will die. The price of freedom is not cheap. You see one big difference between us and the terrorists promoting Islam. The terrorist will kill himself for what he believes is right. We lost how many firefighters and policemen on 9/11 because they believed that life was just too precious to throw it away. We need to be strong now before it is too late. This is something that Kerry does not understand. The choice we make now may very well determine whether our country and everything we believe in will survive.

[ProudVet77]

This should be on the editorial page of the NY Post. More NYers need to see it.

[TN4Liberty]

Just wow.

[kcvl]

God Bless them all!

[kcvl]

I wonder how many of these people we will see on the talk shows?! /sarcasm

[DooDahhhh]

Amen, Mad

[kattracks]

No, no mention of this in the MSM at all.

After all, as far as they're concerned, the only voices that matter are of those who agree with them and their candidate.

God Bless and Comfort these families

[SeaBiscuit]

Thanks for the great post.

God bless all.

[weegee]

There are more Democrats (Senate, Mayor of NYC, Hollywood, NEA Teacher, etc.) for Bush in FahrenHYPE 911 than there are Republicans for Kerry/againstBush in Fahrenheit 9/11.

The media ignores this. We know which films will be considered for Oscars next year.

Screw the establishment. The counterculture are the mainstream and MORE corrupt than their predecessors ever were.

[weegee]

The MSM is STILL concerned that GW may have missed some service duty back in Vietnam.

Bill Clinton dodged the draft entirely and they celebrate his appearance on the stump with JFuK.

[Jack Deth]

Very very powerful.

Jack.