Let's Never Forget - Say A Prayer Today

This morning at 8:45 as I sat in the parking lot of a convenience story, I looked around me and saw people walking in and out, checking out at the counter, getting gasoline for their cars, most I'm sure not giving a second thought as to the significance of the moment.  At that very minute 7 years ago, the first airplane crashed into the World Trade Center setting off a series of events that day which would forever alter our world and how we see it.  As painful as it is (for family and friends of victims especially), we need to see that video again and again of what took place on that day.  We should never forget or allow anyone else to forget or minimize the attack that occurred not only on this country, but freedom loving people everywhere.  Thank God we have not seen another day like that since September 11, 2001, but that does not mean there are not evil, terrible monster still out there who wish us harm.  We must remain vigilant, not let down our guard and be willing to stand up and fight for what is good and decent.  

Encouraging news today out of the New York Times that President Bush secretly approved orders in July that for the first time allow American Special Operations forces to carry out ground assaults inside Pakistan without the prior approval of the Pakistani government.  Hopefully this will lead to bringing Bin Laden and others to justice.  Will it stop terrorism and the on-going threat?  No, but it is a step in the right direction.  If this nation is to remain free, it is imperative that the next President and Congress live up to their Constitutional responsibilities to protect and defend us or we will most certainly crumble as a country.

Sometime today, take a few minutes to reflect on the horrific day 7 years ago determined to do all in your power to hold government accountable to insure it will never happen again.  And do one other thing as well.  Pray for our nation, continued protection and for the families who's loved ones paid the ultimate price. 

Take a look at this video as well.  This is an interview I conducted and used in a worship service at Shore Fellowship Church in Egg Harbor Township.  It puts a real personal face on the events of that terrible day.

We Had Him In Our Sight

Remember just after 9/11 and we found out as a country that on at least one occasion we could have taken out Bin Laden. We missed the opportunity and history tells us the price we've paid. I only hope that 3 to 5 years from now we won't be saying the same about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. There is strong evidence to show that Mahmoud was very much involved in the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979. By the way, no one has ever been brought to justice for that act of terrorism. My friend, columnist and former New York Congressman John LeBoutillier writes about that and more in his recent column @ "The Boots' Blasts". You can also check out my interview with John on my podcast @ VIEPodNetwork.com We talk about Ahmadinejad and his visit to the United States.

MoveOn - Hillary, Chris & Barack

No doubt you heard about the U.S. Senate vote which overwhelmingly denounced an ad that appeared in the New York Times sponsored by the radical, left wing group, MoveOn.org. The ad was headlined: “General Petraeus or General Betray Us? Cooking the books for the White House.”

I just wanted to make sure you knew that while 72 Senators voted to condemn the ad, two of the Senators who want to be your next President refused to condemn it. Surprise , surprise . . . they are Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Christopher Dodd. How about Senator Barack Obama, well he just didn’t vote at all, although he cast another vote only a few minutes before.

Are these the kind of “leaders” we want in the role of Commander In Chief? I think not.