Born within a few blocks of Dracula's castle and having had my primary education in Romania, I was raised to respect this important historical figure known as Vlad Tepes, the man the legend is based on. The Romanian history I was taught painted Vlad Tepes as a revered and much appreciated ruler. Known as Vlad The Impaler, he cleansed his country of thieves, charlatans and prostitutes. He stood up to the Ottoman Empire and was loved and respected by his people. My Romanian education taught me to appreciate this fearless ruler. When I came to the United … (12 comments)
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