Politics and Freedom

Yesterday, I heard Al Sharpton speak with Glenn Beck in the Glenn Beck show.
I like Al Sharpton. Mr. Sharpton is my reminder that I live in a free country. The man talks just about everything-racism is his main focus I notice. Everything is racism.
Race is a factor in the USA. But, it is always about racism? Some people push it a bit too far. Then again, there is something commandable in a country where its citizens, residents-legal or illegal can talk without fear. Well of course provided you don't defame anyone.

I can't see myself in places where I can speak about politics or issues that affect my life or the lives of others. It's a shame that many of us take the USA for granted. Many of us take for granted the values for which the USA is about.
It comes to mind when the USA has to fight others and some of us object. That's good that we can object. Unfortunately, in many other places and the places where the USA has to use military force, we'd get killed for voicing our natural rights to speak up against the government.

It is indeed a blessing to live in a country where we are free to use our voices. But it is a shame when free people exercise their freedom to keep others oppressed. In a world in which everyone is free, children in Africa will not starve, there will be no child soldiers, women will be free, there will be no forced prostitution, no forced religion, no forced labor, human beings will not be tortured. The human being will be free to exercise its natural rights.

Keep taking Reverend Al. I may not like everything you say, but you're my reminder that the USA is a free country.

By: Marie Gachelin