I think the overall point of the "letter" makes sense and has a good message.

Just goes to show, Nancy, that we can't put words in somebody else's mouth -- not even Glenn Beck's. 

I must say I watch Beck when I can; he never once struck me as someone who would ever be accused by anybody of not loving America.  To me he's as American as baseball, apple pie, all that good stuff. 

Happy Independence Day!

Thank you FSG.  I got a response from email asking who I thought wrote it for him.  My ansers is a question ..does it matter?  If I had removed Becks name would people agree with it?

I really wish I had, it would have been interesting to see how many felt the same way without the bias against right wing talk show hosts.

 I'd like to ask you a favor. At some point during the day, I hope you'll take time to think and reflect on what it is we're truly celebrating on the 4^th of July -- our Independence Day

OK I can do that.  I was planning on doing it anyway before Glenn Beck mentioned it.   Anyway, I'm glad it's not  the favor  I thought he was going to ask for......kicking an illegal alien in the keester.   Whew, big relief!

As with most things these days, the average American lacks a real sense of understanding, compassion or respect for our Nation's history.

I'll admit, Beck didn't ask anything of me that I don't already do, but it goes to show you just how sad our society has become, that someone such as he would need to write such a "letter."

What else are we celebrating but  Independence from Britain? Not something I need reminding about.

I still think not questioning what that man said on his program was wrong. He is not any more un-American than I am,more importantly no more American than other American.

I pray( whatever word suits you here) each and everyday for no loss of life~ not more. Especially to prove a political "point".

Nancy:  I think Beck is fairly capable of writing the letter; a book he wrote was just published.  I would go so far as to say that it's likely Beck did write the letter.  But as you said, what does it matter?  The words are moving.

Just not feeling it this year.  Not celebrating it, either.  Not for any particular reason.  Well, maybe 'cause it's 99 degrees outside.

Dont feel bad, Cat. I don't celebrate it either. 

I like the day off, though.

Thanks, jfrancais.  Coming from you, it means a lot.  Don't know what's wrong with me lately.  Maybe I'll celebrate twice as much next year.

I'll confess to not liking this holiday much.   I just don't like the heat, I don't like flies on my food while sweat's running down my back and I can't find a cool place to sit.  I don't like the smell or the loud noises of firecrackers.

I do love the arial displays and I love being with my family.  I love my country and love the history of it.  With those two sentiments, I will hang my flag out tomorrow and go to Marks neighborhood BBQ.  And as I always have been, show that I am PROUD of my country.  Warts and all.

My grandmother was born on July 4th so it was always a festive event growing up but she's been gone for 17 years now.  It's just not the same. 

I also feel wierd being in large groups around fireworks.  I have flashbacks to being in Tal Afar and my year (2005-06) in Mosul.  I saw enough fireworks to last a lifetime.  To say the least, fireworks don't impress me much.

Let's put it this way, I love the thoughts behind the 4th, but I don't much like how most people choose to celebrate it. If more people put time into thinking about the concepts and less time into partying, I'd like the whole holiday a lot more.

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Here's a clip we can all call sweet.

Between convention business, some delegates would muse what their last words at the gallows would be. Considering the odds the founding of our country overcame, one could think Providence was on our side.

I wish all Liberals would watch Glen Beck a few times. I think they would find him entertaining and factual. True, they would not agree with much of what he says but he backs up the majority of his statements.

YOU SENT THIS TO ME IN AN E-MAIL I SENT IT TO A LOT OF MY FRIENDS,I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT 

Glenn Beck is a total fraud.

This holiday, like every other holiday has been commercialized. From sending Valentine cards to Christmas cards. There is nothing wrong with firiing up the grill and watching fireworks...just like Beck will do.

Five were tortured. But Beck supports torture of detainees, right?

My God people, Beck is an entertainer. Just a regular guy who realized that if you exploit a particular segment of society, you can GET PAID!!!

He knows no more than you do. He has a producer to feed it to him, but he's not smarter than you. He is not more patriotic than you. How many on this site alone served their country? Where was he when you were in boot camp doing push-ups all damn day? Where was he when you were deployed away from your family? Where was he when you were getting shot at, shot or seeing your Brothers shot?

Hey, do what you do, but do it because it's what you think is best to do. Not because some guy on the boob tube pens a letter. You're better than that.

Let's keep those Marines over in Afghanistan in our minds and hearts as we celebrate the holiday today.  They are performing an arduous task today in the name of the American people and government.  They are being asked to give a lot.

Most give some. Some give most.

"It's US that surrounds them, and we'll never back down."

  can someone explain to me what that even means? who are the "us"? who are the "them"? and what are we not backing down from?