There are people who don't understand
Who just don't realize
Why I'm doing what I am
And why I'll pay the price

I tell them someone's got to go
It might as well be me
But if you really want to know
I do it for Liberty

Because the freedom we all have
Didn't come for free
It was won with the lives
Of others just like me

Sons and daughters who gave it all
Who put it on the line
Some of whom would sadly fall
And leave us all behind

They left their friends and family
Doing what was right
Protecting those in need of help
That couldn't stand and fight

With honor shinning in their eyes
They held their chins up high
And now they're waiting for the day
When we will reunite

So as you see I made this choice
Because I love this land
And will defend it with my own life
Until the very end

Some mom and dad and sis and bub
I have to leave you now
And if we never meet again
I hope I made you proud

So if your wondering who I am
Or if these words I mean
I'll simply say just one thing
I'm a United States MARINE

What is a Marine you may ask?

The USMC is over 233 years of romping, stomping, hell and destruction. The finest fighting machine the world has ever seen. We were born in a bomb crater, our mother was an M16 & our father was the devil.

Each day that I live is an additional threat on your life. I am a rough looking, roving soldier of the sea. I am cocky, self centered, over bearing and don't know the meaning of fear, for I am fear itself. I am a green amphibious monster made of blood & guts who arose from the sea, feasting on anti Americans throughout the globe. When my time comes I will give my life for my family, my Corps and our American way of life.

We stole the eagle from the Air Force, the anchor from the Navy & rope from the Army. On the 7th day while God rested we ran over the perimeter, stole the friggin Globe and have been running the show ever since! We live like soldiers, cuss like sailors & smack the hell out of both of them. Jarhead by day, ladies' man by night & party animal by choice. MARINE by the grace of God.

Long live THE CORPS! Semper Fi!

The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.


Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.
The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.


My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.


The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know, Then the
sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.


My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.
Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.


A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.


'What are you doing?' I asked without fear,
'Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!'


For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts..
To the window that danced with a warm fire's light
Then he sighed and he said 'It s really all right,

I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night.'
'It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.
No one had to ask or beg or implore me,


I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.
My Gramps died at ' Pearl on a day in December,'
Then he sighed, 'That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers.'


My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ' Nam ',
And now it is my turn and so, here I am.
I've not seen my own son in more than a while,
But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.


Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
The red, white, and blue... an American flag.
I can live through the cold and the being alone,
Away from my family, my house and my home.


I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..


Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall.'
'So go back inside,' he said, 'harbor no fright,
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right.'


'But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
'Give you money,' I asked, 'or prepare you a feast?
It seems all too little for all that you've done,
For being away from your wife and your son.'


Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
'Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.

For when we come home, either standing or dead,
To know you remember we fought and we bled.
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us.'

Think about this: If you don't want to forward this for fear of offending someone-----YOU'RE PART OF THE PROBLEM !!!!



Will we still be the Country of choice and still be America if we continue to make the changes forced on us by the people from other countries that came to live in America because it is the Country of Choice??????

Think about it!

All we have to say is, when will they do something about MY RIGHTS?


I celebrate Christmas...........but because it isn't celebrated by everyone..............we can no longer say Merry Christmas. Now it has to be Season's Greetings.

It's not Christmas vacation, it's Winter Break. Isn't it amazing how this winter break ALWAYS occurs over the Christmas holiday?

We've gone so far the other way, bent over backwards to not offend anyone, that I am now being offended. But it seems that no one has a problem with that.
This says it all!
This is an editorial written by an
American citizen, published in a
Tampa newspaper. He did quite a job; didn't he? Read on, please!

IMMIGRANTS,
NOT AMERICANS,
MUST ADAPT.
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we
are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11,
we have experienced a surge
in patriotism by the majority
of Americans. However...... the dust from the attacks had
barely settled when the "politically correct! " crowd began complaining about
the possibility that our patriotism was offending others.

I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to ! America.
Our population is almost entirely made up of descendants of immigrants.
However, there
are a few things that those
who have recently come to
our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand.
This idea of America being a
multicultural community
has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Americans......
we have our own culture, our
own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.


We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language.
Therefore, if you wish to become part
of our society, learn the language!

"In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan.. We adopted this motto because Christian men and women.......on Christian principles.............
founded this nation..... and this is clearly documented.
It is certainly appropriate to display it
on the walls of our schools.
If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as
your new home.........because
God is part of our culture.

If Stars and Stripes offend you, or
you don't like Uncle Sam, then you
should seriously consider a move
to another part of this planet.
We
are happy with our culture and have
no desire to change, and we really
don't care how you did things where
you came from.
This is
OUR COUNTRY,
our land, and our lifestyle.
Our First Amendment gives every citizen the
right to express his opinion and we
will allow you every opportunity to do so!
But once you are done complaining....... whining...... and griping....... about our flag.......
our pledge...... our national motto........or our
way of life....I highly encourage you to
take advantage of one other Great American Freedom.......

THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.


It is Time for America to Speak up
If you agree -- pass this along;
if you don't agree -- delete it!

(my own little comments):

This country was not founded in a peaceful state. Our forefathers fought the strongest nation in the world for the rights our Constitution upholds. The strongest nation in the world, and we were nothing but farmers, bankers, and any other working class job you could imagine. But there was one difference between them and our Ancestors. The dream that most true Americans still see when they close their eyes. And These rights are being stolen because we want to keep from hurting the rest of the worlds feelings... The dream that MILLIONS have died for, and that people such as illegal immigrants, terrorist, and badmouthing citizens trample on each and every day.  You don't like our country, and you don't like our country because it's not yours, but you're not required to live here. This is our home, our pride, the very pinnacle of everything an American exsists for is here in this country. We do not come into your home and tell you that it is horrid, and spit on your floor, and trample on your belongings, so why do it to us? Personally, I think that each and every person that does not appreciate what this country has given them should be deported. You are destroying the American way, and I will not allow that. Anyone who supports these rebels, these Anti-Americans are just as bad as the scum you are helping grow. You've become an infection, and should be taken care of as such.

George Bush is a Great man, and the Figurehead of the United States of America... Why would you talk down about the man who is running your country? Besides, you gave him the power that he presently has, and he's doing a better job than any of you could dream of.So...

GO BUSH.

(I WILL correct all grammatical errors on this page eventually.. It's late.. I'm too lazy.. sorry.

Most of you probably don't know much about this...but for all who do...enjoy.
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Before the MySpace frenzy.

Before the Internet & text messaging.

Before Sidekicks & iPods.

Before MIKE JONESSS

Before PlayStation2 or X-BOX.

Before the 5 hours of homework you put off every night.

WHEN LIGHT UP SNEAKERS WERE KOOL

When you rented VHS tapes, not DVDs.

When gas was $0.95 a gallon & Caller ID was a new thing.

When we recorded stuff on VCRs & paid $3.50 for a movie.

When we called the radio station to request songs to hear off our
walkmans.

When 2Pac and Biggie where alive.

When the Chicago Bulls were the best team ever.

Way back......

Tag.

Get Over Here!!!! means something to you.

Hide-n-Go Seek in the dark.

Red Light, Green Light.

Heads Up 7 Up.

Playing Kickball & Dodgeball even Wallball.

Hopskotch.

Slip-n-Slides.

Tree Houses.

Hula Hoops.

Reading R.L. Stine's Goose Bumps.

The annoying Nano Pets & Furbies.

Running through the sprinklers.

Crying when Mufasa died in the Lion King.


Happy Meals where you chose a Barbie or a Hot Wheels car.

Getting the privilege to sit in the front seat of the car.

Drinking Sqeeze It "Squeeze The Fun Out Of It"

Wait....

Watching Saturday Morning Cartoons in your PJ's still wrapped up in your Garfield comforter.

Hey Arnold

Doug

Rugrats.

The original Power Rangers

Or what about:

The Secret Life of Alex Mac.

Ren & Stimpy.

Double Dare.

Rocko's Modern Life.

AAAHH!! REAL MONSTERS.

Wild & Crazy Kids.

Clarissa Explains it All.

salute your shorts(CAMP ANAWANA)

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

The original cast members of all that.

Kenan & Kel.

magic school bus.

UREKA'S CASTLE

flash forward.

pete and pete.

legends of the hidden temple.

dinosaurs.

pinky and the brain.

hangin with mr.copper.

wishbone.

bill-nye the science guy.

kablamm.

Who could forget Snick? & Nick @ Nite
with Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, The Facts of Life & I Love Lucy.

Where everyone wanted to be in love after watching
The Wonder Years.

or nick jr. with face

little bear

under the unbrella tree

the adventures of winnie the pooh

NINJA TURTLES

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS
...

Kool-Aid was the drink of choice.

Wearing your new shoes on the first day of school.

Class field trips.

POGS

When Christmas was the most exciting time of year.

When $5 seemed like a million, & another dollar a miracle.

When Toys R Us was the best place to be.

Go back to the time when....

Decisions were made by going 'eeny-meeny-miney-moe'.

Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming 'do over!'

'Race issue' ment arguing about who ran the fastest.

Money issues were handled by whoever was banker in 'Monopoly'.

It wasn't odd to have two or three 'best' friends.

Being old referred to anyone over 20.

A chance to skate as a couple at the local roller rink was like winning the lottery.

Scrapes & bruises were kissed & made better.

It was a big deal to finally be tall enought to ride the 'big people' rides at the fair.

When playing Nintendo was the hardest thing ever.

When everyone wanted to be a Power Ranger

When Ninja Turtles ruled the world.

When Lisa Frank was the raddest thing ever.

When a candy bar at the grocery store was the highlight of your day.

When coupons collected all year could get you a prize in your class auction.

When the only thing you cried over was your mom being late to pick you up.

When stress was addition and subtraction.

When friendships were as complicated as who's house to sleep over and who's to TP

When shaving cream was just meant for play.

When a first kiss only lead to cooties.

When valentines day meant cards for all.

When birthdays were a class event.

When a friend moving away was the saddest day of your life. (Yeah, that's still no good)

maybe even when your friends didnt break off into different crowds, you were all one group.

When Sky Dancers were fun to play with.

When you had streamers on your bike.

who would have thought youd miss the 90's so much

when Michael Jackson was cool

when watching saved by the bell, full house, and family matters every friday on TGIF was your favorite thing to do on your friday night

Fellow citizens of Myspace,
The time has come, my fellow site-men, to revolt against the rutheless dictator whos alias is "Tom". For too long, he has silenced the voices of you and I. For too long has he ruled with an Iron Fist, giving no aid, nor benefits to his citizens.
His Tyrannical opression of the Myspace World MUST come to an end. All of your information; your statistics, your livelyhood is being held captive by this Monster.
Now is the time to act against this Tyrant, this man, this "Tom". If you will join in arms with me, my brethren, and fight the good fight, I promise you that the Myspace community will be a better place, of freedom. Freedom from the opression we have suffered from "Tom" for so long.
He is slowly taking over the minds of nearly 70 million "users". I beg of you all, save yourselves, and join the Revolution, before the Myspace Police Force and Myspace Army takes over the entire country. Free yourselves from your bonds, free yourselves from oppresion, free yourselves from "Tom" and his minions.
Let us be the ones who now silence, not the voices of the masses, but the voices of the Myspace Administration.

If you support our cause, repost this message. In the end, you will all be rewarded.Long Live the Revolution.

Just In Cause, are the Revolutionists.

The Voices of The People:
Dustin
Lance
Eric
Laura

(Your Name... If you would like to be added, please,  send me a message.)