"Nowhere Man!"

As I grow older, I've noticed that many classic rock songs are now being used for commercials. Autos, soap, clothing and many other products are using old rock favorites to sell their products. For some crazy reason, I feel a little offended that these great songs have been relegated to commercial jingle status. When I recall my high school days, I remember countless hours spent listening to the radio and relishing in the "golden age of rock-n-roll". Words and music were very important back in the 1960s. The "Beatles" set the standard of excellence in the music industry; they spoke to a generation in a way that made music more than just entertainment. Each phrase, each word, had special and deliberate meanings to those of us who were fans of the "Fab Four". "Let It Be, A Day in the Life, Come Together, Yesterday, Nowhere Man", the words used in those songs and countless others are forever burned into the memories of a generation. I don't think John Lennon would be too pleased to hear his lyrics used to promote a feminine hygiene product! That poetry that was put to music was meant for something more than schilling for soap suds. Great words should never be compromised!

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." Those are some pretty good words, are they not? I'm pretty sure Thomas Jefferson didn't want those words messed with. I'm sure he didn't want any part of that statement altered in any way. This first sentence of our Declaration of Independence is sacrosanct, it gives the principles and beliefs of our founding fathers; it should be quoted properly, leaving out nothing, and changing nothing!

It seems that our President, Barack Obama, doesn't know the words of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence. Mr. Obama has consistently left out the words "by their Creator", on more than one occasion while making speeches. On three separate instances, Mr. Obama has "forgotten" the phrase "by their Creator" at speaking engagements. I find this purposeful omission insulting to our "Founding Fathers". Does Barack Obama think he can improve on the Declaration of Independence? Does Barack Obama find the phrase "by their Creator" offensive? Either way, as an American, I feel insulted by this show of arrogance and elitism from this President!

Some things should never change. Some things cannot be improved upon. These words are far more important than any "classic rock song"; they reflect the core beliefs of our nation. Upon those words, all of our freedoms are built. Mr. Obama, don't deviate from our core beliefs, regardless of your personal feelings. READ ALL THE WORDS!!!!

(This is my last blog this week, see you on Monday)