"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
2007-01-10 07:36:35 · 8 answers · asked by Falloutgirl 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I AGREE!
Our wonderful country was given to us through the sacrifice of many generations.
I fear we will not be worthy of what they gave us, and we will not defend our country or pass it on to our descendants.
2007-01-10 07:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Good one from President Ronald Reagan. Too many Americans have come to believe that the life they lead is their right, rather than a priviledge -- something that needs to be defended from those jealous of our wealth and stature.
2007-01-10 15:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I refuse to accept that our great nation's greatest strength is that fragile. Sadly, too many of our "leaders" have been all too willing to throw away our freedoms under the pretense of protecting them.
2007-01-10 16:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like it. Our freedom had to be fought for and won. Not like black peoples freedom exactly, but somewhat. Yes, we still have to fight for and protect our freedom.
2007-01-10 15:48:28 · answer #4 · answered by acesfourpal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree 100%! Do you know who made the quote? I recognize it but my brain isn't remembering who made it.
2007-01-10 15:48:24 · answer #5 · answered by gigglings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By chance was it Peggy Noonan who actually *wrote* those words? She is simply the best.
2007-01-10 15:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by theearlybirdy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love that quote and it couldn't be more true.
2007-01-10 15:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by Katie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not men. men AND WOMEN.
2007-01-10 15:43:43 · answer #8 · answered by itsALICE! 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋