Barnyard BOb wrote:
"Morgans" wrote:

"Barnyard BOb" wrote

I 'care' about truth, justice and the American way!
Well, thanks again, ........

Sooopperrr BoB ! ! ! g
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Thank You, Morgans.
However, as you know, the real credit goes to my all time hero....
SUPERMAN!!!

Superman: Truth, Justice, and the American Way

"Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able
to leap tall buildings in a single bound"
1938 was a dark time for America, crime and economic collapse spread
over the land as war loomed in the distance. Men sought dilligently
for work to support their families, the Mob seized their claws on
whatever they could, and in Washington; the President worked long
hours repairing the critical state our fractured country was in. Yet,
Americans managed to hold firm to hope, setting aside the worries of
the day - we found peace of mind and joy at the movies, on the radio,
and in the printed page.

Then, two men from Cleveland introduced us to a legend. America would
find a renewed hope and strength in their caped icon. The common man
didn't feel so small and helpless anymore. Joe Shuster and Jerry
Siegal gave the Nation a hero, not from America like Babe Ruth nor of
this world like Tarzan; but, a champion from far beyond the stars...
from the planet Krypton. I will always picture him standing behind a
beam of light, holding the American flag in one hand and the other on
his hip, full of pride and determination, as the John Williams theme
plays triumphantly. What I present to you now is a tribute, from a fan
and storyteller, of our friend Superman.

"...Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, no... it's
Superman"

Although having undergone significant revision in recent years, the
basic story of Superman is truly one of America's finest modern
classics. For 61 years, he's endured as a symbol of truth and justice,
his adventures gracing every medium known to man. To me, the greatest
rendition of the Superman story will always be from Superman: The
Movie. It conveyed the Superman epic with scope and majesty and yet
with sentiment. If only every saga of the Man of Steel could be
written and presented in such a manner.

I can't sit here and imagine I'm half the caliber fan most of you are,
but Superman appeals to me. I think that is why he is so reconizable
world-wide, he appeals to everyone. We see him and he holds a special
place in our hearts, everyone from the youngest to the oldest amongst
us. Superman reaches into the child in all of us, I mean, who hasn't
wanted to be him and fly? When I see that familar S, I am filled with
a child-like astonishment and awe. I know that other people think
Superman is the consumate "goody two shoes", their heroes kill and
maim and can't be distinguished from the villainy they should oppose.
Even other DCU heroes affectionatly or sarcastically dub him 'The Big
Blue Boy Scout'. I, for one prefer him this way, thank you very much.
I think many of us cling to him for that very reason.

Superman is not just an alien with extraordinary abilities, far above
mortal men... he cares for us. He radiates decency and integrity, it's
not just the powers that makes him a great man, it is because he is
Clark Kent. He, the All-American country boy from the Heartland. Clark
Jerome Kent is too integral to the mythos and grandieur that is
Superman. That rocket could have been choosen to have landed anywhere,
at any time, even fleshed out for decades. Could it--would it have
been the same? Perhaps, but I am thankful such curiosities are left to
Elseworlds. The Kent's wholesome upbringing they raised Kal-El with is
what makes Superman a gentle being filled with warmth, kindness, and
innocence. An adopted son of man and Earth with honest values and a
big heart.

His legacy isn't just that of a hero, but also a teacher; whose
lessons have helped guide the generation before us and will the
generation after as well. Not too many fictional characters can
solicite such a reaction from so many nor have been bestowed with so
much gratitude. It does seem very much that I speak of Superman as if
he were real, so I want to close by taking this time to give a
heartfelt thanks to the men and women who helped contribute and carve
Superman into such credible dimensions. Thank you Joe and Jerry...
ever so much. Thank you Superman for the wonderful adventures,
important lessons, and for--- "The never ending battle for truth,
justice, and the American way."

Josh Grayson
January 2000

Hey There BYB---gotta poligize--Your anus is of the darker hue---Dug me
out some Avgas & weighed 250 cc's of it----179 gms---then weighed some
Mogas--168.3gm ----6.3% HEAVIER!!---(gettin closer to summer here in
OK,must be puttin more asphalt in it.)---Jerry