> Allen and Judy Merten <gardeners@globalgarden.com> wrote: > > > I intend to celebrate our Thanksgiving this year as in the > > past with pride in my country, and a happy heart that my ancestors > > had both the good sense and the good fortune to come here. Anything > > else is hogwash. Allen Bastrop Co.,Tx Yes, I too am thankful to have been born and reared in this country and that my forefathers survived. This might be a good time for us all to review the history of our country---the original migrations from the Asian mainland, the tribal developments, conflicts over territory, incursions from various nations searching for treasure, immigration, war, etc. > To the victors go the spoils. Amen, Allen. > > Liz > Yes, that is always the case. To the strong or more numerous or more advanced technologically goes the victory. Barbara Davis southwest of Fort Worth, TX