90 years for the fight of freedom.

Today is Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday. Last weekend I read the
Time Magazine Article. There were some things he said that really stuck with me.

Courage is not the absence of fear — it's inspiring others to move beyond it

Know your enemy — and learn about his favorite sport

Appearances matter — and remember to smile

During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.[9]

Sometimes, in our generation and as Americans, we really forget the true meaning of freedom, and instead complain about the injust way politics and taxes are run in our country. Take some time to think about how some other countries ARE STILL STRUGGLING for basic civil liberties, such as freedom and the right to vote. We can really learn a lot from other countries and their leaders view of life, and to be grateful of the freedoms we have today. Nelson Mandela was in prison for over 25 years because he fought for civil liberties and for his people.

I don't hear George W. Bush saying he would die for his country and for freedom...