Friday, September 21, 2001

 

If Operation Infinite Justice works, George W. Bush will go down in history as the greatest president in the history of the United States of America.

Heavy stuff. But so is this war against terrorism. Bush set lofty goals for the rest of the world -- at least those who want to fight against terrorism. The others? Bush said it. "Either you're with us or you're with the terrorists." He issued demands to the terrorists and those who harbor them that are "not open to negotiation or discussion." Bush means business. America means business.

The world as we know it changed on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Make no mistake, it will get worse before it gets better. As much as we want some semblance of normalcy in our lives again, our definitions of "normal" will change. We'll wonder where and when the next strike will be. We won't be able to ignore the sound of military aircraft overhead. Everytime the stock market plunges, a new computer virus is introduced or anything major and bad happens, we'll wonder if it's related to terrorism.

We're living what will be written in history books for future generations. "We will not tire. We will not falter. We will not fail." will be as important a quote in the history of America as "Give me liberty or give me death."

Until the events of last week, it seems many Americans forgot or ignored the fact that God was a priority to our forefathers. "In God We Trust" is on our money. We say "One nation, under God ..." as we pledge allegiance to our flag. Now, the president who is taking us into this new world is delivering a battle cry that echoes the thoughts of our forefathers, the patriots who built this country. God bless America.

God bless us all.

posted by Anne 9/21/2001 07:53:00 AM