[seanmerc]

FredFlash,

Here is a public acknowledgement of God: I have received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. He is the supreme authority in my life. He is my King.

I love my country. I spent almost 21 years in the active duty Air Force, including several contingency deployments and combat time. My first allegiance, however, is to the One who created me.

My priorities are: God first; my family second; my country third.

That, my friend, is a public acknowledgement of God. The only force compelling me to say these things is my love for Him. I love Him because He first loved me.

[FredFlash]

Well said. I hope your statement was genuine and directed by your conscience and not the product of a government recommendation that you make the statement.