The Weight of the World, the Responsibility of a Generation

Thank you for articulating what many of us know and feel, but cannot state. God bless you.

61 posted on 09/15/2001 9:18:11 PM PDT by reaganite

To: rintense, patriciaruth

62 posted on 09/15/2001 9:19:31 PM PDT by reaganite

beautiful piece .. thank you for writing and posting this

63 posted on 09/15/2001 9:19:55 PM PDT by fnord

To: Southflanknorthpawsis, Archie Bunker on Steroids, xsmommy, Hugh Akston, nsmart

64 posted on 09/15/2001 9:21:05 PM PDT by Chief Inspector Clouseau

Now is our time. Those of us who coasted through an idyllic 50's childhood, who came of age in the indulgent 60's and 70's, who have coasted through life without shouldering any responsibilities, now must bear the weight of the nation. We will prove to the world that we are not the indulged baby-boomers or the cynical slackers. We must rise to the challenge and defend our nation.

The commitment of our fathers is the calling of our time.

I am old enough to be part of what was then called the "Post-war Baby Boom." Most of us were raised by parents who went through the Depression and World War II, and didn't want their children to have to suffer as they did, so our generation was given too much, and too little was expected of us.

I believe this may well be the most critical moment in our lives. We have a 'post-war' President who has the strength, courage, character and leadership to help our soft generation rise to the challenge before us. He is a student of history who understands the "commitment of our fathers," and I firmly believe that he has answered the call that God has given him to lead us through this dark hour.

God bless George W. Bush, and give him the wisdom and strength he needs to bring this war against evil to victory!

65 posted on 09/15/2001 9:27:16 PM PDT by ohioWfan

To: LS, whoever, Laverne, mulder

Awesome! Send this to everyone you know, and even those you don't.

66 posted on 09/15/2001 9:30:24 PM PDT by ru4liberty

To: LS, the_doc, Jerry_M, tex-oma, nunya bidness

Bump. Not a bad little essay.

67 posted on 09/15/2001 9:39:48 PM PDT by Uriel1975

68 posted on 09/15/2001 9:46:57 PM PDT by the_doc

69 posted on 09/15/2001 9:51:29 PM PDT by nunya bidness

70 posted on 09/15/2001 9:55:43 PM PDT by M Kehoe

To: LS, Chief Inspector Clouseau

Thank you so much for the ping.

As I type this with goosebumps that won't go away and tears in my eyes, I can only say God bless you, LS. I, like others, plan to share this with many. You have been blessed with Inspiration to put into words what we all know and are witnessing. I am extremely grateful.

71 posted on 09/15/2001 9:57:03 PM PDT by Southflanknorthpawsis

To: Chief Inspector Clouseau, LS

Thanks for the ping, it was fantastic!

72 posted on 09/15/2001 9:59:01 PM PDT by xsmommy

Thanks for this beautifully written piece!

73 posted on 09/15/2001 10:05:26 PM PDT by Utah Girl

That was a wonderful piece, LS. If you're not making your living with writing, you should be.

74 posted on 09/15/2001 10:25:23 PM PDT by Denver Ditdat

Thanks so much for the heads up. What an awesome article. I'm sending this to friends around the country, too.

75 posted on 09/15/2001 10:34:15 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma

Absolutely wonderful LS.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

76 posted on 09/15/2001 10:39:58 PM PDT by ladyinred

To: doug from upland

77 posted on 09/15/2001 10:40:37 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma

Thanks so much for leading me to this great post!

78 posted on 09/15/2001 10:41:39 PM PDT by ladyinred

79 posted on 09/15/2001 10:48:39 PM PDT by wayne_shrugged

Thanks for the flag. I sent this out to everyone I know earlier. I agree, it is awesome.

80 posted on 09/15/2001 10:57:00 PM PDT by whoever

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