Where do you stand?

Personally, my priorities are (and in this order) God, Family, Texas, & USA.

I'm not one who dwells on the past and for me to dwell on what happened in the Civil War is (in my mind) the same as people using slavery that happened back then as an excuse for reverse discrimination in today's situations.
I was fortunate in college to take a history course that covered the civil war era and was taught by a professor that taught from a southern perspective. This guy was a real history buff and had articles from newspapers back then from both sides that showed some of the bad things that the north did. It was nice to learn about both good and bad things that both sides did instead of the usual North was a saint and the South was the devil teachings. He also showed documentation of a large number of Irish slaves owned by both sides as well......anyway....

I have trouble with the image that the Stars-n-Bars portrays today. People like the Klan have warped things based on hatred rather that people's rights.

My bottom line:

I am a Christian man who does not hate based on skin color. I feel that every person should have the chance to succeed and work hard and make a life for their family. I feel that anyone should be able to come into the USA - LEGALLY

I have my beliefs and I feel that you should be able to have yours.

You WILL NOT take away my right to worship.
You WILL NOT hurt my family.
You WILL NOT take my guns.
You WILL NOT enter my home un-invited.

I dont care what race, religion, or background you come from. I dont care what government, political, or military group you come from or stand for or are sent by.

If you try and challenge one of my 4 rules you will be met with deadly force. The quote: "From my cold, dead hands" rings literally true for myself and my family. That's the bottom line.