[LongElegantLegs]

The recruiter’s office is still open; I suggest the Marines.

[peteram]

All I can say is....WOW! That was good!

(Bookmarked for future showing to my liberal relatives)

[Dilbert San Diego]

You said it very well. America is still the last best hope of mankind in a troubled world. And though America has changed for the worse in a lot of ways, in recent years, it’s still the last best hope for the world.

[isrul]

I am old enough to be your grandfather. You are a very astute young lady. Do not join the marines or any service. Because after November you will surely be ordered to do the devil's work. Regardless of who is elected. Be strong. Never surrender your beliefs. But keep silent when it is advantageous in the presence of enemies. I truly wish you well for you are the future.

[Right Cal Gal]

In four years, you should run for Congress. Then the Senate and then the Presidency, because you’re already a better American than the clown the Democrats picked.

[SMARTY]

“America’s men are dwindling and being replaced by a new class of male people who are too afraid to fight for anything.”

You are looking in the wrong place. Look at the troops serving everywhere and not on a college campus.

[EggsAckley]

Extremely well said. You really encapsulated the same pain I feel when I see my fellow Americans ignoring our Anthem or our Flag.

I’m from your parents generation, and was brought up in a different world than the one you are confronted with now. All I can think is that it is young people of your ilk who are our destiny now.

Keep writing, keep talking, keep the faith. Our future needs you.

[Lucky9teen]

Good Post!! I agree whole heartedly. It’s nice to see someone of your age, so knowledgeable and proud of their country.

[rabscuttle385]

I'm a twenty-two-year-old Virginia guy in the E-School at UVA, and I wholeheartedly agree with you on every count.

[bamagirl1944]

Bravo! You are, unfortunately, rare (for your age group) in your understanding of what is happening to our country. I am blessed that my children feel the same way you do, even though they aren’t quite as good as putting it into words.

God bless you in whatever you endeavor to do.

[rabscuttle385]

Folks, this thread has nothing (overtly) to do with the current presidential election or any of its candidates, but it’s a terrific post by one of my peers. Please restrict your comments. I don’t want a flame war erupting in this thread.

[stevio]

Damn, you go girl.

[SampleMan]

Excellent post. Its not just the current generation though dear. What is called the Greatest Generation let this country down in many ways politically, and it has continued the slide since.

Do what you can, but don’t get depressed. At the very worst, you will be no worse off than our founders were when they started their struggle.

[marron]

a vicious girl from Holland attacked me with her beliefs about our great nation.

She may not know it, but she's in the process of losing her own country.

[lucky american]

All I can say is; Very well done! With young adults like you there is hope for America yet. My prayers for your future.

[Raquel]

Take heart there's lots of good guys and gals still out there that love America. I'm first generation American, and just like your Virginian parents taught you, mine taught me to love God and America too. Good job on the post!

[TheWasteLand]

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.

- Ronald Reagan

Sounds like your parents did an excellent job. God Bless.

[Pistolshot]

Every time I hear the national anthem my eyes tear up and my heart pounds because I think of how many times the sight of our flag has meant freedom, resuce, and safety.

That is what has been lost. Patriotism.

[FateAmenableToChange]

I really miss living in Virgina.

[GunnyHartman]

Everything I used to say about the state of America's youth I take back.

I stand corrected!

You remind me of my daughter. She's 31. Good for you young lady!