Re: Democracy, Pride, Prejudice and The Pursuit of Happiness...We trip over ourselves as we pursue justice with our subtle little prejudices and not so subtle prejudices heretofore. We strive for excellence with respect, persistence and the presence of mind and body, with the guts and true grit, fortitude and fearlessness required of one running for the office of the President of these United States. We cry tears of sorrow as we say goodbye to our soldiers leaving for a strange and far away place to protect our very right to vote and be free and enjoy our precious democracy. We cry tears of joy upon their safe arrival home, more tears shed for those who don't make it back home in the name of preserving freedom for the survivors of their homeland. We maintain pride for one another as we face each day with courage and a commitment to be better than the day before, to be a blessing to those we can and we go on our way silently, hoping and praying everything will be alright, safe, peaceful, that life will be livable and tolerable for each and everyone. We wish it were so for everyone, everywhere. We are embarking on a landmark time in history, no doubt, with eager anticipation for a brighter future for ourselves, our loved ones and those without a voice. Here's to AMERICA, land of those who enjoy so much; freedom, resources, rights, liberties and abundance others in the world can only imagine... home to brave hearts, lonely hearts and hearts of gold. God Bless us all, each and everyone, every where.