9:11 in the morning...

I still get a chill when the time is 9:11. 

It happened again this morning.

What must it be like for people who actually LIVE/D in the Apple? 



I believe in America. 

I believe she will be restored to her former glory. 

I truly believe that. 

(If I didn't...I would not allow myself to be shamed, molested and humiliated at customs every visit.  I would just stay home.  There are cheaper ways to be defiled- and much closer to home.) 

I keep coming back because I love America. 

It's as simple as that. 

As a Foreigner, (I won't say 'friend', because I am treated like an enemy at the airport- even though I come from a country who went with you on that bloodthirsty excursion into Iraq to hunt for the Fruit Loops of Evil...)...

As a Foreigner...

I can look at things many of you consider ugly.

And I think they are beautiful.

America IS still for the most part VERY beautiful.

Most of the people are just wonderful.  

I can see things you can't see. 

You're too close. 

But I can show you.

Remind you. 

And I'm telling you- you have everything you need to turn it all around again.

Speaking from personal experience- as someone who has gotten his shit together...

I KNOW this.

You CAN recover.

Provided, while you are looking at things like your homeland security...

you can take a look at a few home truths as well. 

And I will continue to do the same.

I hope we ALL will.