Although our family first immigrated to the USA in the early 1900s, it has taken some time for the culture and laws to accept us and consider us woven into the fabric of this nation. Nevertheless, my grandfather served with honor in the U.S. military during WWII defending with the Allies stationed in Europe; he and his family and legacy are forever affected by it. I do not like war with its toll on innocence and lives, the environment, our lifestyle, but sometimes if evil threatens our values and faith, it is necessary to take a stand for LIFE, LIBERTY and the PURSUIT of HAPPINESS. Freedom is not free, it must be valued and treasured, not taken for granted or abused. What is the meaning of American citizenship? In a democracy, are we the people responsible for what our government does or do not do, when we agree or do not agree with some of its policies? How do other nations view us? What are the values and beliefs we exemplify for our future generations? What is "right" and what is "wrong"? Happy Memorial Day!
