What is a Patriot? Better yet what does it take to be a Patriot? When I look up the definition of a Patriot here is what I get, “a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors”. I will tell you, looking at the definition doesn’t really help me determine what it takes to be a Patriot. I have known a few Vietnam Veterans. I think those guys I knew that served in that war were Patriots, they answered their countries call. Most did not volunteer, most were drafted but that doesn’t mean their sacrifice means less. I have friends that lost family members in Vietnam. I have seen the look in a mother’s eye as she talked about her lost child. Part of being a Patriot and Patriotism in general is the sacrifice that is made for one’s country. Being a Patriot is not about being famous. Audi Murphy, the most decorated soldier during World War II was a Patriot before he was a famous movie star. John F Kennedy who served in the Navy in Wor
I keep hearing how Biden is ruining America. I keep hearing that but I never heard what he is doing to ruin America. To say such a bold statement as that and not back it up with facts and figures just makes that statement sounds like a political lie. I was not the biggest Biden fan when he started to run for office. I was one of the old guys that thought that we needed younger blood and younger ideas. I was one of those who thought my generation had its time and it was now time to turn things over to the next generation. I am still of that mind but I am also of the mind that we must do everything necessary to preserve our Democracy for the future generation of this country. I really think that Biden has shared that same goal. He is working to save our democracy. I have four grandchildren and may actually live long enough to see great-grandchildren. The future is theirs, I have had my time. I am pretty sure that the people that are saying that Biden is ruining America are not the 80