As I sat last night and thought about the changes to our country during my lifetime of 72 years, I have realized this, the USA has almost done a 180-degree turn in her principles, her values, and our way of life. The values and principles that made this country great. Now I also realize this country on its present course will be reaping the winds of destruction.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a few dissatisfied and discontented students chose not to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and not to bow their heads during the moment of silence. The rest of us didn't like it much, but we tolerated and put up with it. When you give an inch the devil will take a mile.
Their numbers grew. They started burning flags. The flag of this nation that men died defending. We didn't like it, but we tolerated it. They made fun of our faith in God. The God who blessed our forefathers as they built this country according to His word. We didn't like it, but we tolerated it.
Now if we wear a cross, go to church, or honor God in any way to show where our faith lies, they don't tolerate us. If we stand to say the Pledge of Allegiance, they don't tolerate us. If we stand and bow our heads to pray, they don't tolerate us. If we raise our flags and display them, they don't tolerate us, because you see, tolerance, in this country, is only one-sided ... and those who tolerate become the enemies of those who do not.
