http://blackhawk.fennvilleschools.orgQuick BlogFri, 09 May 2008 12:49:52 GMThttp://blackhawk.fennvilleschools.org/2007/02/03/public-schools-gas-stations-iraq-and-the-super-highway.aspx#comment-246003Robert BeamI believe the following statement is indicative of the gas concept and very important when following the information highway. "The place to improve the world is first in one's head and heart and hands, and then work outward from there." If adhered to, this could quite possibly be the most important piece of information you will ever receive.http://blackhawk.fennvilleschools.org/2007/02/03/public-schools-gas-stations-iraq-and-the-super-highway.aspx#comment-246003Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:10:09 GMThttp://blackhawk.fennvilleschools.org/2007/01/02/public-schools-and-the-multiplicity-of-american-life.aspx#comment-223919Robert BeamAll of the ills of the world are somehow, someway, the fault of you and me, the beleagured American. The U.S. has aided abetted dictators--The U.S. Cole:Our fault. 9/11:We deserved it. Hurricane Katrina:Just the wrath of God. Subway bombing in London: A result of backing America's policies. The curent civil war in Somalia: Yougot it, our fault!<br> I just don't know how much more I can take!<br> I do know one thing for sure: I am an American and as such, I speak for democracy. Hanging on a wall in our home is an atricle that my dad gave me titled " I Speak for Democracy"(author unknown). It was written more than 50 years ago. The following is inspired by the article, with updates. If you are a fellow beleagured American, I think it's content will be of great strength to you.<br> Together, our message should be strong, and every fascist, communist and terrorist should heed our words. Our ancestors have left their bllod on the green of Lexington and the snow at Valley Forge. A million and more of our countrymen have died for freedom in such places as the River Marne, the beachheads of Salerno and on a barren hill called Pork Chop.<br> Our country is their eternal monument. They each live on in the laughter of a small boy as he celebrates his birthday. In the high school rendition of "Stars and Stripes Forever" in the Memorial Day parade and in the triumph of a 5-year old as he reads aloud for the first time---They live on in the eyes of an Ohio farmer surveying his acres of corn, potatoes and pasture. They live on in the voice of a young Jewish boy saying the sacred words from the Torah and in the voice of a Catholic girl praying "Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee" and in the voice of a Protestant boy singing, "A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing."<br> There is a voice in the soul of every human being that cries out to be free. America has and always will answer that voice. America has offered freedom and opportunity such as no land before has ever known.<br> We should all be glad to be what we are, terribly glad to be free. to work and eat and sleep and speak and pray and live as we desire, as we believe!<br> We are the beleagured American. Our voice is strong and united. We have unwavering faith in America's security and faaith in it's future. We have more laughter and song than any other people on earth.<br> This is our answer, fascist, communist and terrorist! Show me a country greater than our country, show me a people more energetic, creative, progressive, bigger-hearted and happier than our people. Not until then will I consider your way of life. For I am an American, and I speak and live for Democracy.http://blackhawk.fennvilleschools.org/2007/01/02/public-schools-and-the-multiplicity-of-american-life.aspx#comment-223919Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:21:15 GMT