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August 27, 2007 at 15:23:32

Choose Your Heroes Wisely

by Barbara Peterson Page 1 of 1 page(s)

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When I was a child, I had heroes. Roy Rogers was one of them. He could sing, ride horses, and shoot. We could always tell right from wrong, and he always stood for the right. Another of my heroes was the Rifleman. He could take care of a son, a ranch, and rid the town of bad guys all in a day's work. The principles these characters espoused were admirable, and they deserved to be our heroes.

Then along came Bush, and we lost our faith in heroes. He used our faith in the cowboy hero to hijack our ideals. He portrayed himself as the good guy. He was the rugged cowboy hero who would protect his town and get rid of the bad guys. We saw pictures of cowboy-Bush chopping wood and riding in a fighter jet – his metal horse. He claimed to be the leader who would make America safe and secure. He claimed spiritual guidance from the Almighty. He offered redemption from terror. He lied. He rode into town with his gang and kidnapped our faith, holding it hostage while raping the country and laughing all the way to the bank. Instead of fighting against terror, he brought terror to our homes. He made it personal.

He took our naivety and turned it cynical. He took our trust and trampled it underfoot like dust. He took our GI Joes and broke them in two like a spoiled playground bully. He looked at New Orleans when it flooded, then looked away as it fell. He treats anything other than his war games as unimportant and not worth the effort or expense. Meanwhile people suffer and die. Instead of ridding the town of bad guys, he instills fear in the town's folk by threats of terror and mayhem, while gleefully planning his next move. He hides behind words like Patriotism without knowing what it means. He throws our GI Joes around like they are expendable because he knows that he can just buy more. It's a rich man's game, and he plays it well.

I only have one thing to say to you, Bushwacker; The jig is up. We are now aware. We are aware that not all cowboys are good guys, and that evil can wear a hero's mask. We know that you have nothing but contempt for the people you are supposed to serve. We've seen you play in your sandbox called America and use your playmates like chattel.

The hero's mask is peeled away to reveal your true character. You are not a hero, Bushwacker. You are the enemy. You are being exposed for the fraud that you are with every word of truth that is spoken.

Remember this: The truth will always win. Your house of lies will crumble, and the truth will rise triumphant out of the ashes. We are adults now, and have chosen our heroes wisely. Those heroes are truth, honor, and justice for all.

Copyright 2007, Barbara H. Peterson

Barbara H. Peterson is retired from the California Department of Corrections, where she worked as a Correctional Officer at Folsom Prison. She was one of the first females to work at the facility in this classification. After retirement, she went to college online to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Business, and graduated with honors. The most valuable thing she received from her time with UOP was a realization that her life's passion is writing. Now her business degree sits in her desk drawer, and she counts herself in the category of Writer/Activist. Someday she will make money writing, but that is not why she does it. "I do it because I must. A driving force compels me to reach out to others with what I learn about the condition we the people are in, and that is what I devote my time to. After all, time is the most precious thing we have, and the older I get the more I want to use it wisely." Barbara lives on a small ranch in Oregon with her husband, where they raise geese, chickens, Navajo Churro sheep, Oggie Dog, a variety of cats, and an opinionated Macaw named Rita. She believes that self-sufficiency and localization of food sources will be necessary to survive the coming depression. To this end, she has put up a website to share information at: http://survivingthemiddleclasscrash.wordpress.com. Her philosophy is this: You are on this earth for a reason - to fight for the light. Your words are swords that penetrate the darkness with truth and light. You have a purpose.

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Young retired yank of 59 living in the highlands o Scotland. Been out of the old country for 20 some years now. I'm with the Dali Lama, kindness is the only thing that will work. LOVE cycling on or off road. My wife is a wonderful girl from Manchester England.We're haven fun.
davyYoung retired yank of 59 living in the highlands o Scotland. Been out of the old country for 20 some years now. I'm with the Dali Lama, kindness is the only thing that will work. LOVE cycling on or off road. My wife is a wonderful girl from Manchester England.We're haven fun.

the rifleman

Barbara, if you remember the Rifleman-he was cool. Wasn't that Chuck Connors? you must also remember Flip Wilson's, "da truth shall set chew free". Funny isn't it that when ever I get a bit of American tele (I don't live there) it seem everybody is a hero. Strange country, don't miss it much. Go Flip!

by davy (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 240 comments) on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 4:10:55 AM

Barbara H. Peterson is retired from the California Department of Corrections, where she worked as a Correctional Officer at Folsom Prison. She was one of the first females to work at the facility in this classification. After retirement, she went to college online to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Business, and graduated with honors.

The most valuable thing she received from her time with UOP was a realization that her life's passion is writing. Now her business degree sits in her d...

to see more of bio, click on member name
Barbara PetersonBarbara H. Peterson is retired from the California Department of Corrections, where she worked as a Correctional Officer at Folsom Prison. She was one of the first females to work at the facility in this classification. After retirement, she went to college online to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Business, and graduated with honors.

The most valuable thing she received from her time with UOP was a realization that her life's passion is writing. Now her business degree sits in her d...

to see more of bio, click on member name

Heroes

We sure do like our heroes, don't we? I love the Rifleman, and watch it every chance I get. Too bad we don't have that kind of hero now. The heroes we are inundated with on the T.V. seem to have nothing but mayhem on their minds.

by Barbara Peterson (46 articles, 80 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 416 comments) on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 11:43:25 AM