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I used to be proud that I lived in the world's first constitutional republic, Now I am told it is a "democracy", the final step before a dictatorship.

I used to be proud that this nation was an example of right for all to follow, Now I am ashamed to call myself an American because of our decline into wrong.

I used to be proud that we had a free nation of law, under GOD, Now we are a nation of "public policy", under bankruptcy to international bankers.

I used to be proud that I was born free and lived in Michigan state, a geographical area, Now I am told it is a corporate "State of Michigan", and I am subject to its statutes, codes and laws.

I used to be proud that the citizenry knew their rights and where they came from, Now most believe that they only have privileges granted them by the all powerful corporate state.

I used to be proud when I knew juries and grand juries stood against bad laws and judges, Now they are nothing more than a prosecutorial tool of the prosecutors and judges.

I used to be proud of the education standards of our schools and university's, Now there are courses taught like 28 ways to shake hands and advanced basket weaving.

I used to be proud of my honorable military service in time of war, Now I know the people were, and are, constantly lied to about the causes and prisoners of that war.

I used to be proud when I saw a person in most any uniform on our streets, Now I fear for my safety because that person does not have me or my nation's security as his goal.

I used to be proud when I saw the "United States" (No yellow fringe) flag flying in our state, Now I see it as the symbol of a fearsome, manipulated, foreign corporation that is anti-American people.

I used to be proud to assert my right to vote for the statesman of choice, Now it matters not for whom or even if I vote, as politicians, mostly lawyers, are bought and paid for.

I used to be proud of the people at my local media for reporting truth, justice and all the news, Now it is controlled by the "editor" who censures it so that people cannot make fully informed decisions.

I used to be proud when I paid my fair share in taxes to support my government, Now I am aware none of that money goes to support our government.

I used to be proud that one qualification to become a police officer was local residency, Now the applicant must be a "citizen or resident of the United States", which is a foreign corporation.

I used to be proud that I had the freedom to travel without fear most anywhere in this nation, Now I worry when I see a policeman, lest I be caught breaking some edict of government and be jailed.

I used to be proud that all our government guarded my privacy as one of its main jobs, Now its main job is nothing less than the invasion and abolition of the privacy of all of the citizenry.

I used to be proud that I maintained my home and land well, Now I dare not improve it because I may not be able to afford the tax increase.

I used to be proud to enter most any neighborhood in this nation to visit friends or family, Now I fear doing so lest it be a "known" drug or crime area and my car be confiscated.

I used to be proud that I had been called to serve for jury duty, Now I avoid the courts as just another "business for profit" in the law enforcement industry.

I used to be proud that my neighbor's were watchful of my lands and property, Now I fear they could be the cause of its forfeiture for some victimless, mala prohibita crime.

I used to be proud that I had a right to responsibly own, possess and use "arms", Now those actions are being used to label me as "anti-government", or "militia", "terrorist", or worse.

I used to be proud to stand up and be counted as a loud voice on numerous issues, Now I hesitate to do so, should I, or my family, become targets of ignorant vindictiveness.

I used to be proud that I could read, study, and live, my religion's teachings, Now if I do so, I am falsely branded as "white supremacist", "anti-Semitic", "radical", "racist", or worse.

I used to be proud that I did not need government identification for all personal interactions, Now I fear that a national identification document for all transactions is law in the land.

I used to be proud that I could say or write most anything, with responsibility, Now if I speak or write freely, expressing unpopular views, I am called a "paper terrorist" or worse.

I used to be proud that I could teach my children my religion's moral views and ways, Now, if I do so, I may be charged with the crime of teaching religion without training and a license.

I used to be proud that my children were properly punished when they did wrong, Now I fear to do so because I might be charged with "child abuse".

I used to be proud to let my children learn by doing things for themselves, Now if I do so I may be charged with "child neglect".

I used to be proud that my spouse and I had a marriage license, believing it was required, Now I learn it is permission to the false god, the state, to control me, my spouse, and my children.

I used to be proud that I was among the creators of this earthly government, Now I am told I must obey any unreasonable demand of it's lowliest bureaurat, as he is over me in authority.

I used to be proud to grasp and shake the hand of anyone, in mutual honor, dignity and respect, Now most want to "slap hands", in which there is no mutual honor, nor dignity, nor respect.

I used to be proud that my debts were "paid" with substance, not cheating those I dealt with, Now debts are "discharged" using "debt instruments".

I used to be proud that I was "no-account" and not a "surety" for debts, Now I cannot conduct business without approved "identification", "credit" or an "account with us".

I used to be proud that I could actually do a wide variety of things without anyone's permission, Now I am told I must ask permission of government beforehand as I may be violating some prohibitive law.

I used to be proud that my word could be believed as truth and without deceit, Now people will not believe even the most honest person because of the constant lies they get.

I used to be proud to be a responsible, conscientious, hard working, honorable, caring, voting, spouse, father and member of the political community, Now I am ridiculed, threatened, harassed, cheated, conspired against, and made a criminal, risking reputation, life and limb, because of my religious beliefs, my gun ownership, my stand on certain moral issues, my lack of instant compliance to every minuscule demand of government at all levels, and my sacred responsibility to my children, family, neighbors and nation.

Thank You "Workers of Iniquity"!

Proud to be an American? I don't think so,
Tim.