Creed

I thought the movie was outstanding but this is about something else.  Last year I was honored to become an Associate Member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.  At each meeting, like the one today, we recite in unison the American's Creed and I thought the times are particularly appropriate for it.

"I believe in the United State of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people: whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign states; a perfect Union, one and inseperable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.  I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obery its laws; to respect its Flag; and to defend it against all enemies."