"The Company You Keep"

A few days ago the people of Berlin celebrated the tearing down of the wall constructed by the communists to hold in the citizens of east Berlin . This was a landmark for freedom for all nations. Jack Kennedy's speech to the people of Berlin is considered one of the best of his political career , it moved not only the people of Germany , but the people of the entire free world. When Ronald Reagan called for Mr. Gorbachev to "Tear Down That Wall!",he spoke to the hearts of free men and women everywhere. American Presidents have historically stood for freedom to every nation that craves the rights of choice that we are blessed with through our constitution. Barack Obama has turned down a request to address the people of Berlin on the occasion of the anniversary of the "Wall's" demise. Mr. Obama felt this occasion was not important enough to make a personal appearance , unlike appearing on Letterman or Leno , we all know those are appearances of international gravity and importance. Until a few months ago no sitting president would have considered turning down a request to make a speech extolling the victory of freedom over oppression. Individual freedom is the dream that has been the cornerstone of America's promise to all those who have sought to enter our shores , a land where a chance is given for all citizens to pursue their dreams. What has happened to the office of the President Of the United States , has it become diminished , become less , lost it's prestige ? Our current president has become a parody of those men who revered this most prestigious of all political offices in the world. When Oprah , Letterman , Leno , and Bill Maher are given more access to the White house than the Dali Llama we must question Mr. Obama's respect for his mantle as the representative as the first citizen of our nation. My personal belief is that Barack Obama believes he is more important then the office he holds , he believes he has an "anointing" that makes him somehow more important then the people he is sworn to serve. Great office should make a man humble , yet , Obama has shown the signs of one who feels he must impose his will rather then yield to the authority of those who he supposedly represents. As we watch Mr. Obama and his minions work to destroy the fabric of our constitution , we must do our best to show others what this man and his ideology is doing to our nation. As he showed so little regard for the people of Germany , he also shows the same disregard for the American people. I , personally , am ashamed to admit that this man sits in the same office as Jack Kennedy , and Ronald Reagan , they deserve better company!