Our nation’s past is not just a collection of dates and events. It is the fabric of our identity, the story of our struggles and triumphs, and the legacy of our heroes. It is a precious inheritance that we must cherish, honor, and protect. But today, this heritage is under attack.

The war against our nation’s past is growing balefully. It seeks to erase, rewrite, and discredit the achievements and sacrifices of our forefathers. It aims to demonize and dehumanize our heroes, even those who gave their lives to secure our freedoms and preserve our union.

George Washington, the father of our country, is now denounced as a slaveholder and a white supremacist. Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, is accused of being a racist and a tyrant. Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of America, is portrayed as a genocidal maniac. And the list goes on.

But we must not let this revisionism and defamation go unchallenged. We must stand up for our heroes of yesteryear, for their virtues and their flaws, for their contributions and their limitations. We must recognize that they were human beings, not saints or monsters and that they lived in different times with different challenges and opportunities.

We must also acknowledge that our past has its share of injustices and tragedies, such as slavery, segregation, and discrimination. But we must confront them with honesty, compassion, and humility, not with hatred, resentment, or revenge. We must learn from them, not erase them, for they teach us the value of freedom, equality, and justice.

So let us defend our nation’s past, not with swords or guns, but with words and deeds that inspire and enlighten. Let us honor our heroes, not with blind adulation or mindless idolatry, but with critical reflection and constructive dialogue. Let us build a future that honors our past, that embraces our diversity, and fulfills our destiny as a nation of the people, by the people, and for the people.

I wonder. What will be the perception of future generations regarding our stance on abortion? So many seem to disregard the gravity of the matter – the intentional taking of innocent babies’ lives by the millions.

By Shaun Sima
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P.S. I post for my edification as part of my dedication to jumping into the deep end of the internet brand pool. My posts are part raw life journal and part discovery of my voice.

P.P.S There isn’t very much satisfaction in getting the world to accept your viewpoint and praise you. If you only want to hear your opinion, talk to the mirror.