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I am Thankful that I live in America !

By James Wexler

Real Estate Agent with wexzilla.com

November 29, 2008 10:15 AM

I wrote a post earlier today about my Top Things for which to be Thankful!! ....

However, I forgot something very important that we all take for granted and often complain a little too much about.

I am Thankful for living in the United States!!

Why do I feel the need to say this now, today, after thanksgiving?? you may ask??

Well, I clicked onto the front page of Yahoo and read these headlines.

We are so lucky that we live in a country where we feel extremely safe due to our brave men and women of the military, police, fire fighters, and many others.... who protect us and offer their lives to keep us safe.

I am thankful for their brave service and living here in America

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Barbara Romeo

Homesmart Elite - Fountain Hills, AZ

ABR, GRI, Professional Real Estate Consultant

yes james, we are very fortunate to live in the united states. I know we complain but that is also what is so great about america

Nov 29, 2008 12:51 PM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

James, I'm so thankful that many, many years ago my ancestors decided to get on that big ship! We are so blessed living in the USA!!!

Nov 29, 2008 01:16 PM

Larry Bettag

Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL

Vice-President of National Production

It''s horrible that we sometimes need to see horrible to know how greatly we are blessed.

Nov 29, 2008 02:17 PM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Amen! You are so right. I am very thankful to be living here. We take it for granted and I'm sure people who have come from other parts of the world don't understand how we can do that.

Nov 29, 2008 02:19 PM

James Wexler

wexzilla.com - Scottsdale, AZ

Barb - it is true, that we have the right to complain and we should be thankful for the right of free speach. thanks for you complaining :)

Nov 29, 2008 02:57 PM

Marchel - our ancestors got on the ship, fought for independence, fought in many wars, for our rights and freedoms we enjoy today

Nov 29, 2008 02:58 PM

Jim Frimmer

HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA

Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

With a Wal-Mart employee trampled to death, two people shot to death at a Toys R Us, and, of course, the Katrina fiasco, I'm not sure that I feel "extremely safe," but I think I understand what you're saying. If we could get rid of borders and religion, we might have a chance. Hmmm. Reminds me of "Imagine," by John Lennon.

Nov 29, 2008 05:29 PM

Larry B - it is horrible. It just seems to be the nature of people. Never appreciating what we have when we have it until we dont have it

Nov 30, 2008 01:41 AM

Doreen McPherson - probably the greatest frustration of non-americans is their lack of understanding of how fortunate we have it here in the states

Nov 30, 2008 01:42 AM

Jim Frimmer - I still feel pretty safe at most stores, maybe not on Black Friday. !! but, any reference to the Beatles makes your comment the Comment of the Day

Nov 30, 2008 01:43 AM

Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA

SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

James,

We are Blessed that we live in the USA......with this weeks attacks we should take time and give thanks too.

Have a great week my friend.

Nov 30, 2008 03:12 AM

Dan B - thanks for stopping by sir ! Always great to hear from you, ... Make it a personally and professionally profitable week.

Nov 30, 2008 03:25 AM

I am Thankful that I live in America !

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