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Along the same note. Today I was driving home from a store and saw a bunch of peaceniks with their signs along Wadsworth Boulevard here in Denver, Co. The signs read the usual canned slogans against Bush and the War, being carried by the freeze dried hippies from the 60's.

well being a veteran and all I got pissed off, so I turned my Toby Keith CD up as it was on the song appropriately entitled "The Angry American". The tunes were playing loud and I gave them all the "You're No.1 Chickensh*ts" sign with my middle finger extended and arm as high as I could stick it out of my drivers side window. I know they saw me as one dude kept staring at me as I drove on past. I didn't care as it felt sooooooooooooooooooo good to do what I did. It was in the middle of traffic and I hope others saw it as well. Freedom of speech that I fought for and defended is a wonderful thing is it not?!

Freedom of speech that I fought for and defended is a wonderful thing is it not?!

Yes, it is and I appreciate your Navy service - my Dad was on the USS Boxer in Korea. What's with the Navy always beating the Army in football these days! Can't you guys give us a break?!

Last night in church as our pastor preached he referenced Ephesians 4:29: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

It really made me think about FReeping and trying to maintain the high road. I don't judge you for flipping them off; their malicious lies about our troops is enough to cause extreme anger in anyone. And I have probably gone over the line myself. However as Christians we can look back and think about our actions, pray over them and let the Holy Spirit be our guide as to what we do in the future.

We must "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute us" but it doesn't mean we have to condone their abhorrent actions or not stand up for our country against evil. Striking a balance is hard but something I always strive for. The final answer is a personal decision that we each must make. I pray that we all make the right ones.