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/p> p> I nominate Ben Stein for President. Ben touches Americans of all faiths and races. Who else has put their finger on the issues facing our nation to the same degree that Ben has? Point them out so that I can support them if Ben will not run! br> -- Brian br> Crossville, Tennessee /p> p> Our side, the free-speech side, is losing this war anyway!! Here in Indiana, the Speaker of the House, Brian Bosma, has been successfully sued by the Indiana Civil Liberties Union. For what? For mentioning Jesus Christ's name in prayer in the people's house!! br> -- John Sorg br> Indianapolis, Indiana /p>

I am writing in regards to Mr. Ben Stein's article. And I agree with everything said.

Unfortunately, there is an obvious timidity at play in the Western world we live. Most people are so cowed by the prospect of retaliation that they practically bath the enemy of our freedom with praise and respect. Just take a look at Spain: after the Madrid bombings they ran with tails tucked instead of licking their wounds and standing their ground.

With history as an example, those who are willing to buckle down and get dirty will most always win out in the end. Today's Western world, while technologically advanced and militarily strong, has become meek, and cringes at loud bangs. The simple "threat" of an attack finds us spending billions to throw up walls in defense.

p>Unless we prepare ourselves for a few cuts and scrapes, we will, eventually lose.

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