What about:

This nation was founded by men of many nations and
backgrounds. It was founded on the principle that
all men are created equal, and that the rights of
every man are diminished when the rights of one man
are threatened.

That we no longer seem to believe this is indication enough of a
"lifestyle"
problem.

Well put, Andrew.

Personally, I was responding to Eduardo's broadside against American, by
proclaiming that our new lifestyle "sucks." By any common measure, this
is patently false.

The more subtle aspects of our loss of "rights" brought about by the closing
of certain airports is a different topic, in my opinion.

We can start down that road, if you'd like, progressing into the "is flying
a right, or a privilege?" topic, soon to be followed by the inevitable
name-calling...

Or shall we just cut right to the chase, as gentlemen, and start calling
each other "fascists" now?

;-)
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"