I lived as an American and

I shall die an American.”

These words were once spoken by Daniel Webster in “An American Without Reserve.”

To be a United States citizen is not only a privilege, but also an honor. Every day we have to make choices, and being a U.S. citizen we have the freedom to make these choices. It is through these choices that we show the countries that surround us the quality of our nation. The true test of our patriotism comes when the stakes are high, when the chips are down, when the decision you are about to make will show your true loyalties.

The associations we keep, the peers we choose, the mentors we seek, and the organizations we affiliate with, all help to define our patriotism. In the end we will be judged as a country, not as an individual.

Because this is a free country, terrorist were allowed to live among us, not knowing our language, not honoring our flag, or standing for our country. Because of American hospitality they were allowed to train as pilots in our country, which ultimately lead to the largest death toll on American soil in U.S. history.

Like many I am hurt by the terrorism of September 1

Because American stands for freedom, we cannot force people to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and The National Anthem, but we can try to teach them the privileges of living in America. I do feel that all citizens, whether born in America or in America by choice should respect and honor all of the American symbols.

As we look back to identify that great leaders and true Americans of the past we do so in a world still troubled, but full of promise. That promise have been gained through the courage displayed by young men and women of America who fought and died for our freedom.

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