state of the union

did you watch the state of the union address tonight? i did. i don't normally watch them, but i did this year. i'm not sure why i did, but i did, and i am glad i did.

our president spoke firmly of how we can fix problems that our country has. he spoke of a social security change that the dems did not pass. the dems stood and applauded that they voted against it. then the president told them and the gop guys that this is a problem, and they both need to get together and fix it, and that was met with a standing ovation. this is what he said:

Congress did not act last year (dems stood and applauded) on my proposal to save Social Security, yet the rising cost of entitlements is a problem that is not going away, and with every year we fail to act, the situation gets worse. So tonight, I ask you to join me in creating a commission to examine the full impact of baby boom retirements on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. This commission should include members of Congress of both parties, and offer bipartisan answers. (standing ovation by both parties) We need to put aside partisan politics, work together and get this problem solved.

that was all done after the president spoke on the wars in iraq and afghanistan. he spoke of the members of our military and how they think it an honor to be fighting for the liberties of our country, and for the liberties of both iraq and afghanistan. he quoted from a letter that a marine staff sergeant had written. that marine's name is dan clay, and he was killed last month fighting the enemy in fallujah. his widow and parents were in attendance. here is what the president quoted:

Here is what Dan wrote: "I know what honor is. It has been an honor to protect and serve all of you. I faced death with the secure knowledge that you would not have to. Never falter! Don't hesitate to honor and support those of us who have the honor of protecting that which is worth protecting."

i wish that there was peace and safety in the middle east. i would like to go there. i am proud of what our country's men and women are doing for you and me.

i know there are some out there that think i am crazy, but that is their choice. i know what i want, and i'm glad i served to protect their right to think that way.

i am proud to an american. how about you?