Dee:

Redneck? Hey girl, that is a hickie on your neck! Isn't it? grin

Yes, not ashamed to have a deep allegiance to my country, my fellow
citizens, my forefathers who shed their blood for my freedom, or the
principles this great nation was founded upon. I may disagree and argue
vehemently with another, but I would just as soon turn and risk life, limb
and property and stand shoulder-to-shoulder to oppose our common enemy...

I am proud to be an American, I am proud of my fellow Americans--I would
like to effect changes which could make me proud of my public servants,
but they seem to have lost value for having those they serve respect them...

I think most here, most likely down to the last man/woman hold this
country and its' citizens in such high reverence as I, and if tested, they
would demonstrate it... the Star Spangled Banner still brings a swelling
of pride in my chest and a tear to my eye. Watching a classroom stand and
pledge allegiance to a flag which represents America, the giants of men
which were our forefathers, and all Americans almost drops me to my knees
with a physical weakness caused by intense emotion...

You know what I mean girl, I am a redneck...

Warmest regards,
John

On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 21:06:43 -0400, Dee Flint wrote:


"John Smith" wrote in message
news
Dan:

Not a redneck, here, by birth, design or circumstance--however, parts of
my spirit resonate with that "redneck philosophy"--guess some will now
accuse me of being a redneck wannabe...

John


Not at all. It just means that there's a little redneck in all of us.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 20:53:03 +0000, Dan/W4NTI wrote:

We have enjoyed the redneck jokes for years. It's time to take a
reflective
look at the core beliefs of a culture that values home, family, country
and
God. If I had to stand before a dozen terrorists who threaten my life,
I'd
choose a half dozen or so rednecks to back me up. Tire irons, squirrel
guns
and grit -- that's what rednecks are made of. I hope I am one of those.
If
you feel the same, pass this on to your redneck friends. Ya'll know who
ya'
are...

You might be a redneck if: It never occurred to you to be offended by the
phrase, "One nation, under God."

You might be a redneck if: You've never protested about seeing the
10 Commandments posted in public places.

You might be a redneck if: You still say "Christmas" in! stead of "Winter
Festival."

You might be a redneck if: You bow your head when someone prays.

You might be a redneck if: You stand and place your hand over your heart
when they play the National Anthem.

You might be a redneck if: You treat Viet Nam vets with great respect,
and
always have.

You might be a redneck if: You've never burned an American flag.

You might be a redneck if: You know what you believe and you aren't
afraid
to say so, no matter who is listening.

You might be a redneck if: You respect your elders and expect your kids
to
do the same.

You might be a redneck if: You'd give your last dollar to a friend.


God Bless the USA!