Why I Love America

[marshall]

Found on the internet:

Why I Love America
by Lee Buller
June 2005

I can go to any church I want to.
I don't have to go to church at all.
I can travel to the next town without "papers."
I can go to the grocery store and find a plethora of food.
I can go to the grocery store without the fear of being blown up.
I dont' have to get my opinion across by blowing myself up.
I can own property.
I can drive a car and go anywhere.
I do not need permission.
I can save money.
I can spend money.
I can pay taxes to have the great roads and highways we have.
I can travel on large four lane highways in safety.
I have clean abundant running water.
I have a garbage pickup once a week.
I don't have to shit and piss in the backyard.
I have flush toilets.
I have safe food.
I have access to medical care even though it might be expensive.
I can work a job one day, quit, and move to another job the next day.
I can worship my God…or any god.
I can pursue my dreams.
I can start a business.
I can end a business.
I can make all the money I want.
I can hire a lawyer who is for me.
I have due process of Law.
I have protection by Police.
I don't have to carry a gun.
I can own a gun or rifle.
I have the right to carry a gun.
I have the right to own a gun, typewriter, computer, and printing press.
I have the right to speak the truth.
I can call anyone…anywhere…without wiretaps on the phone.
I can pay my debts with Legal Tender or barter.
I can see any movie I want…or not want to watch.
I have an off switch on the television.
I have more that 70 channels to choose from on the television.
I can buy anything I can afford.
I can get a bank loan for those things I cannot afford.
I can own a radio.
I can grow my own food and it is mine to eat or sell.
I can marry anyone whom I choose.
I can have as many children as I want, or have none at all.
I can go to school.
I can get a college degree…in anything I choose.
I can be a leader.
I can run for office and impact the society.
I can criticize our leaders without repercussions.
I can own a newspaper, television or radio station.
I can own a house.
I can sell a house.
I can serve my country, but I don't have to if I choose not to.
I can get good phone service.
I can send a letter across town or across the nation.
I can send a letter anywhere without having it intercepted by authorities.
I have nothing to fear from my government as long as I adhere to the Law.
I can have an opinion and express them.
I can be for…or opposed to any political process.
I can succeed by the sweat of my brow.
I have the right or trial by jury.
I have the right to appeal a court decision.
I can say what I don't like about society.
I am free.
I have liberty.
I have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
I am afforded all the rights of an American.
I love America…despite all its faults, blemishes, and spots.
I realize that there are a lot of people in the world who envy where I live.

I really like what L. B. wrote!

[tedmug]

Sounds pretty good. I'll sign up for seconds on the liberty.

[birdman]

I can marry anyone whom I choose.

I choose Oprah. She's loaded.

Allan

[pocketgun]

What about Paris Hilton? Or her sister?

[hickoryswitch]

What about Paris Hilton? Or her sister?

Give me a good roll of duct tape to shut her up, and I might consider it.

Great to be an American!!!

Hickoryswitch

[mr surveyor]

I can marry anyone whom I choose.

I choose Oprah. She's loaded.

Allan

nothing a good dose of Exlax won't cure

[pocketgun]

What about Paris Hilton? Or her sister?

Give me a good roll of duct tape to shut her up, and I might consider it.

Great to be an American!!!

Hickoryswitch

I seem to recall where some have used other, more "inventive" things to keep her mouth from talking too much...a better option than duct tape by all accounts.

And besides, you would need even more tape to shut Orpah's pie hole. Yes, I know I typed "Orpah".

[marshall]

From the sublime to the ridiculous in no time flat.

Ah well, I guess I'll just go hijack a thread somewhere myself.

Have a happy 4th, you guys.

Marshall

[mr surveyor]

you're right Marshall! I sincerely apologize for my personal part as it was totally out of place.

jd

[pocketgun]

Yup, sorry about that Marshall. I personally blame birdman for everything.