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Happy Thanksgiving
November 23, 2006

A headline at CNN yesterday announced, “President Pardons Turkey.” Sometimes it gets so busy at work I miss a developing story. I had no idea Rumsfeld had already been convicted of war crimes. Speaking of turkeys (Rumsfeld aside), it’s that time of the year to reflect on the things I have to be thankful for.

First and foremost, I am thankful I can actually afford a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. That logically translates into being thankful for a capitalistic democracy that provides financial rewards for people willing to work hard.

I am also thankful for the privilege of living in a country that allows me freedom of speech, freedom of choice and freedom of movement. So what if we have a few problems with corrupt politicians; misguided and overaggressive foreign policies; a history of spending more tax dollars for the poor in developing countries than the poor in our own country; and an unfair, over-bloated tax code? That didn’t stop me from buying my Butterball turkey. To be sure, I can’t afford an “open range turkey” this year, but maybe next year if the Democrats don’t raise taxes.

I am most thankful though, for the lady in my life, my extended family, my friends, and the occasional smile from a stranger. Life may be tough at times but life is still good.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone I know; everyone reading this message; and special thanks to all of our American troops stationed throughout the far corners of the world fighting to protect the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

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