--WebTV-Mail-2597-121 Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit Interested in knowing what Scotts you're seeking????? There were a lot of SCOTTs in Barron & Chippewa Cos. Rosemarie --WebTV-Mail-2597-121 Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Message/RFC822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit Received: from smtpinvite-2001-3.public.lawson.webtv.net (172.16.213.203) by storefull-2395.public.lawson.webtv.net with WTV-SMTP; Tue, 18 Mar 2003 07:52:43 -0800 (PST) Received: from lists2.rootsweb.com (lists2.rootsweb.com [207.40.200.39]) by smtpinvite-2001-3.public.lawson.webtv.net (WebTV_Postfix+sws) with ESMTP id 711C8FE1B; Tue, 18 Mar 2003 07:52:39 -0800 (PST) Received: (from [email protected]) by lists2.rootsweb.com (8.12.8/8.12.8) id h2IFg6a9023245; Tue, 18 Mar 2003 08:42:06 -0700 Resent-Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 08:42:06 -0700 X-Original-Sender: [email protected] Tue Mar 18 08:42:05 2003 Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:42:02 -0500 From: [email protected] (Sandy) Old-To: [email protected] MIME-Version: 1.0 Message-ID: <[email protected]> X-Mailer: Atlas Mailer 2.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Subject: [GenWisc] SCOTT's in WI and new list Resent-Message-ID: <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Resent-From: [email protected] Reply-To: [email protected] X-Mailing-List: <[email protected]> archive/latest/2858 X-Loop: [email protected] Precedence: list Resent-Sender: [email protected] Hello I have been researching my SCOTT ancestors in Wisconsin with no luck. I seem to find every other SCOTT but not mine. So I have started a new genealogy mailing list focussing on SCOTT surname in Wisconsin. Hope other SCOTT and WI researchers will join. [email protected] -- ~*~*~*~ Thanks, Sandy http://www.geocities.com/scarletgen/index.html Grant County, WI Biographies~Part of Wisconsin Biographies   ~ County Coordinator My Genealogy Homepages: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~scarletgen/index.html    Scarletgen's Elusive SCOTT Family http://www.rootssearch.net/mygensite/sscarletgen/    Searching for the Ancestry of John ATTEBERRY __________________________________________________________________ Try AOL and get 1045 hours FREE for 45 days! http://free.aol.com/tryaolfree/index.adp?375380 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 for FREE! Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promos=380455 ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore email: [email protected] --WebTV-Mail-2597-121--

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Hello I have been researching my SCOTT ancestors in Wisconsin with no luck. I seem to find every other SCOTT but not mine. So I have started a new genealogy mailing list focussing on SCOTT surname in Wisconsin. Hope other SCOTT and WI researchers will join. [email protected] -- ~*~*~*~ Thanks, Sandy http://www.geocities.com/scarletgen/index.html Grant County, WI Biographies~Part of Wisconsin Biographies   ~ County Coordinator My Genealogy Homepages: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~scarletgen/index.html    Scarletgen's Elusive SCOTT Family http://www.rootssearch.net/mygensite/sscarletgen/    Searching for the Ancestry of John ATTEBERRY __________________________________________________________________ Try AOL and get 1045 hours FREE for 45 days! http://free.aol.com/tryaolfree/index.adp?375380 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 for FREE! Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promos=380455

Amen. I have no problem deleting a message that I do not care to read! After all, I delete tons of spam messages every day that I do not read. Dorothy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 11:08 PM Subject: [GenWisc] Would we all get a grip?? > Ignore it and it will go away.... > > And you all know what I am talking about. > > The moderator doesn't read every letter, and I am glad, I don't wish to wait > until Brenda has time to read it and send it on... Boy wouldn't this be a > dead list if she made a trip to the hospital and couldn't screen the > letters....... > > Since she hasn't stepped in, I suspect she is not available. Would we all > rather have an occasional slip up or would we like days without end of no > postings because the moderator is not available to pre-read each and every > letter? > > I for one can opt for the "oopsie" and a letter written to (and only to) the > offender....... > > > ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== > Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore > email: [email protected]

Ignore it and it will go away.... And you all know what I am talking about. The moderator doesn't read every letter, and I am glad, I don't wish to wait until Brenda has time to read it and send it on... Boy wouldn't this be a dead list if she made a trip to the hospital and couldn't screen the letters....... Since she hasn't stepped in, I suspect she is not available. Would we all rather have an occasional slip up or would we like days without end of no postings because the moderator is not available to pre-read each and every letter? I for one can opt for the "oopsie" and a letter written to (and only to) the offender.......

John F Unertl married Elsie Schoen Louise Unertl could possibly have married a Willis V Silverthorn. In the index he is the only male name married on that date on the page before. Nov 21, 1900 Milwaukee Vol 32 Page 406 Hope this helps. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 5:55 PM Subject: [GenWisc] need marriage lookup > Could someone who lives in Milwaukee county look up two marriage records for > me? > John F. Unertl married Apr 5 1898 in Milwaukee county volume 30 page 0251 > Louise Unertl married Nov. 21 1900 in Milwaukee county volume 32 page 0407 > I would like the name of the person they married and parents names. > > Thanks in advance > Dorothy > [email protected] > > > ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== > Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore > email: [email protected] >

I live in Australia. I joined Gen Wisconsin to enjoy sharing genealogical information with other interested people and have had assistance from some very kind helpers. But today I am upset and affronted to find a blatant political speech espousing the opinions of a pro-war U.S.A politician on my screen. I strongly object to this site being used for political purposes of any kind. Beryl Atkin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Myrna Clarke" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 11:05 AM Subject: [GenWisc] Fw: U.S.A. > > ----- Original Message ----- > Subject: U.S.A. > > > > > > Last week, the Shelby County Alabama Legislative Delegation hosted a > "Stand Up for America Rally." More than 1,200 people attended including featured speakers Chief Justice Roy Moore, Adjutant General Mark Bowen and Alabama State Auditor Beth Chapman. > > This is a copy of Mrs. Chapman's speech, which resulted in five standing ovations, tremendous applause and an encore. It's a short read and well > worth it. I hope you enjoy it as we continue to "Stand up for America!" > > Stand Up for America Rally Speech By: Beth Chapman > > I'm here tonight because men and women of the United States military > have given their lives for my freedom. I am not here tonight because > Sheryl Crowe, Rosie O'Donnell, Martin Sheen, George Clooney, Jane Fonda or Phil Donahue, sacrificed their lives for me. > > If my memory serves me correctly, it was not movie stars or musicians, but the United States Military who fought on the shores of Iwo Jima, the jungles of Vietnam, and the beaches of Normandy. > Tonight, I say we should support the President of the United States and the U.S. Military and tell the liberal, tree-hugging, Birkenstock-wearing, hippy, tie-dyed liberals to go make their movies and music and whine somewhere else. > After all, if they lived in Iraq, they wouldn't be allowed the freedom of speech they're being given here today. Ironically, they would be put to death at the hands of Sadam Husssein or Osama Bin Laden. > I want to know how the very people who are against war because of the loss of life, can possibly be the same people who are for abortion? > They are the same people who are for animal rights but against the rights of the unborn. > The movie stars say they want to go to Iraq and serve as "human shields" > for the Iraqis. I say let them buy a one-way ticket and go. > No one likes war. I hate war! But the one thing I hate more is the fact that this country has been forced into war-innocent people have lost their lives - - and there but for the grace of God, it could have been my brother, my husband, or even worse my own son. > On December 7, 1941, there are no records of movie stars treading the blazing waters of Pearl Harbor. > On September 11, 2001; there are no photos of movie stars standing as > "human shields" against the debris and falling bodies ascending from the > World Trade Center. There were only policemen and firemen - -underpaid civil servants who gave their all with nothing expected in return. > When the USS Cole was bombed, there were no movie stars guarding the ship - where were the human shields then? > If America's movie stars want to be human shields, let them shield the gang-ridden streets of Los Angeles, or New York City, let them shield the lives of the children of North Birmingham whose mothers lay them down to sleep on the floor each night to shelter them from stray bullets. > If they want to be human shields, I say let them shield the men and women of honesty and integrity that epitomizes courage and embody the spirit of freedom by wearing the proud uniforms of the United States Military. Those are the people who have earned and deserve shielding! > Throughout the course of history, this country has remained free, not because of movie stars and liberal activists, but because of brave men and women who hated war too. However, they lay down their lives so that we all may live in freedom. After all - "What greater love hath no man, that he lay down his life for his friend," or in this case a country. > We should give our military honor and acknowledgement and not let their > lives be in vain. If you want to see true human shields, walk through Arlington Cemetery. There lie human shields, heroes, and the BRAVE Americans who didn't get on television and talk about being a human shield - they were human shields. > I thank God tonight for freedom - - those who bought and paid for it with their lives in the past - - those who will protect it in the present and defend it in the future. > America has remained silent too long! God-fearing people have remained silent too long! > We must lift our voices united in a humble prayer to God for guidance and the strength and courage to sustain us throughout whatever the future may hold. > After the tragic events of Sept. 11th, my then eleven -year-old son said terrorism is a war against them and us and if you're not one of us, then you're one of them. > So in closing tonight, let us be of one accord, let us stand proud, and let us be the human shields of prayer, encouragement and support for the President, our troops and their families and our country. > May God bless America, the land of the free, the home of the brave and the greatest country on > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.462 / Virus Database: 261 - Release Date: 3/13/2003 > > > ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== > Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore > email: [email protected] > >

List Moderator I feel that you exercised poor judgement in allowing an obvious political diatribe to be inserted into genealogical website. I am sure my Wisconsin ancestors who fought in the Civil War, and my ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War, would object most vociferously. As do I, who fought in the Pacific in World War II. I feel we were all patriots and good Americans. Freedom of speech applies to all of us in this country--especially to those with whom we disagree the most, but let us apply it judiciously and appropriately. I don't think that the General Wisconsin geneological website is the place for such rhetoric. Allen Gray. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 8:05 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [GenWisc] free speech funny but everyone who objected to the political reference repeated it when they e-mailed to the list. So it appeared about 3 more times. ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore email: [email protected]

I agree. Let's keep the list for the reason it was intended. Politics do not belong here.

I can getcopies of those records for you if you want at the State Historical society. I usually charge $2.00 per record to cover expenses. Let me know. kelli It looks like John married Elsie Shoen. They have the same page number on the index And it looks like Carl married Crescensia Westermeyer I don't see anyone with the same page number as louise. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 5:57 PM Subject: [GenWisc] need marriage lookup in Dodge county > Could someone look up the record for > Carl Unertl married Sept 24 1907 in Dodge county volume 09 page 0457 > > Thanks in advance > Dorothy > [email protected] > > > ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== > Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore > email: [email protected]

funny but everyone who objected to the political reference repeated it when they e-mailed to the list. So it appeared about 3 more times.

I am an American and this kind of blatant nationalism is offensive. At the very least, the sendee should be removed from the list. We are here to do genealogy and not listen to propaganda. Nancy Richings

UNSUBSCRIBe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Myrna Clarke" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 4:05 PM Subject: [GenWisc] Fw: U.S.A. > > ----- Original Message ----- > Subject: U.S.A. > > > > > > Last week, the Shelby County Alabama Legislative Delegation hosted a > "Stand Up for America Rally." More than 1,200 people attended including featured speakers Chief Justice Roy Moore, Adjutant General Mark Bowen and Alabama State Auditor Beth Chapman. > > This is a copy of Mrs. Chapman's speech, which resulted in five standing ovations, tremendous applause and an encore. It's a short read and well > worth it. I hope you enjoy it as we continue to "Stand up for America!" > > Stand Up for America Rally Speech By: Beth Chapman > > I'm here tonight because men and women of the United States military > have given their lives for my freedom. I am not here tonight because > Sheryl Crowe, Rosie O'Donnell, Martin Sheen, George Clooney, Jane Fonda or Phil Donahue, sacrificed their lives for me. > > If my memory serves me correctly, it was not movie stars or musicians, but the United States Military who fought on the shores of Iwo Jima, the jungles of Vietnam, and the beaches of Normandy. > Tonight, I say we should support the President of the United States and the U.S. Military and tell the liberal, tree-hugging, Birkenstock-wearing, hippy, tie-dyed liberals to go make their movies and music and whine somewhere else. > After all, if they lived in Iraq, they wouldn't be allowed the freedom of speech they're being given here today. Ironically, they would be put to death at the hands of Sadam Husssein or Osama Bin Laden. > I want to know how the very people who are against war because of the loss of life, can possibly be the same people who are for abortion? > They are the same people who are for animal rights but against the rights of the unborn. > The movie stars say they want to go to Iraq and serve as "human shields" > for the Iraqis. I say let them buy a one-way ticket and go. > No one likes war. I hate war! But the one thing I hate more is the fact that this country has been forced into war-innocent people have lost their lives - - and there but for the grace of God, it could have been my brother, my husband, or even worse my own son. > On December 7, 1941, there are no records of movie stars treading the blazing waters of Pearl Harbor. > On September 11, 2001; there are no photos of movie stars standing as > "human shields" against the debris and falling bodies ascending from the > World Trade Center. There were only policemen and firemen - -underpaid civil servants who gave their all with nothing expected in return. > When the USS Cole was bombed, there were no movie stars guarding the ship - where were the human shields then? > If America's movie stars want to be human shields, let them shield the gang-ridden streets of Los Angeles, or New York City, let them shield the lives of the children of North Birmingham whose mothers lay them down to sleep on the floor each night to shelter them from stray bullets. > If they want to be human shields, I say let them shield the men and women of honesty and integrity that epitomizes courage and embody the spirit of freedom by wearing the proud uniforms of the United States Military. Those are the people who have earned and deserve shielding! > Throughout the course of history, this country has remained free, not because of movie stars and liberal activists, but because of brave men and women who hated war too. However, they lay down their lives so that we all may live in freedom. After all - "What greater love hath no man, that he lay down his life for his friend," or in this case a country. > We should give our military honor and acknowledgement and not let their > lives be in vain. If you want to see true human shields, walk through Arlington Cemetery. There lie human shields, heroes, and the BRAVE Americans who didn't get on television and talk about being a human shield - they were human shields. > I thank God tonight for freedom - - those who bought and paid for it with their lives in the past - - those who will protect it in the present and defend it in the future. > America has remained silent too long! God-fearing people have remained silent too long! > We must lift our voices united in a humble prayer to God for guidance and the strength and courage to sustain us throughout whatever the future may hold. > After the tragic events of Sept. 11th, my then eleven -year-old son said terrorism is a war against them and us and if you're not one of us, then you're one of them. > So in closing tonight, let us be of one accord, let us stand proud, and let us be the human shields of prayer, encouragement and support for the President, our troops and their families and our country. > May God bless America, the land of the free, the home of the brave and the greatest country on > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.462 / Virus Database: 261 - Release Date: 3/13/2003 > > > ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== > Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore > email: [email protected] >

I couldn't agree more and I live in the U.S.A. ----- Original Message ----- From: "beryl atkin" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 10:31 PM Subject: Re: [GenWisc] Fw: U.S.A. > > I live in Australia. I joined Gen Wisconsin to enjoy sharing genealogical > information with other interested people and have had assistance from some > very kind helpers. > But today I am upset and affronted to find a blatant political speech > espousing the opinions of a pro-war U.S.A politician on my screen. > I strongly object to this site being used for political purposes of any > kind. > Beryl Atkin > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Myrna Clarke" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 11:05 AM > Subject: [GenWisc] Fw: U.S.A. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > Subject: U.S.A. > > > > > > > > > > > > Last week, the Shelby County Alabama Legislative Delegation hosted a > > "Stand Up for America Rally." More than 1,200 people attended including > featured speakers Chief Justice Roy Moore, Adjutant General Mark Bowen and > Alabama State Auditor Beth Chapman. > > > > This is a copy of Mrs. Chapman's speech, which resulted in five standing > ovations, tremendous applause and an encore. It's a short read and well > > worth it. I hope you enjoy it as we continue to "Stand up for America!" > > > > Stand Up for America Rally Speech By: Beth Chapman > > > > I'm here tonight because men and women of the United States military > > have given their lives for my freedom. I am not here tonight because > > Sheryl Crowe, Rosie O'Donnell, Martin Sheen, George Clooney, Jane Fonda or > Phil Donahue, sacrificed their lives for me. > > > > If my memory serves me correctly, it was not movie stars or musicians, but > the United States Military who fought on the shores of Iwo Jima, the jungles > of Vietnam, and the beaches of Normandy. > > Tonight, I say we should support the President of the United States and > the U.S. Military and tell the liberal, tree-hugging, Birkenstock-wearing, > hippy, tie-dyed liberals to go make their movies and music and whine > somewhere else. > > After all, if they lived in Iraq, they wouldn't be allowed the freedom of > speech they're being given here today. Ironically, they would be put to > death at the hands of Sadam Husssein or Osama Bin Laden. > > I want to know how the very people who are against war because of the loss > of life, can possibly be the same people who are for abortion? > > They are the same people who are for animal rights but against the rights > of the unborn. > > The movie stars say they want to go to Iraq and serve as "human shields" > > for the Iraqis. I say let them buy a one-way ticket and go. > > No one likes war. I hate war! But the one thing I hate more is the fact > that this country has been forced into war-innocent people have lost their > lives - - and there but for the grace of God, it could have been my brother, > my husband, or even worse my own son. > > On December 7, 1941, there are no records of movie stars treading the > blazing waters of Pearl Harbor. > > On September 11, 2001; there are no photos of movie stars standing as > > "human shields" against the debris and falling bodies ascending from the > > World Trade Center. There were only policemen and firemen - -underpaid > civil servants who gave their all with nothing expected in return. > > When the USS Cole was bombed, there were no movie stars guarding the > ship - where were the human shields then? > > If America's movie stars want to be human shields, let them shield the > gang-ridden streets of Los Angeles, or New York City, let them shield the > lives of the children of North Birmingham whose mothers lay them down to > sleep on the floor each night to shelter them from stray bullets. > > If they want to be human shields, I say let them shield the men and women > of honesty and integrity that epitomizes courage and embody the spirit of > freedom by wearing the proud uniforms of the United States Military. Those > are the people who have earned and deserve shielding! > > Throughout the course of history, this country has remained free, not > because of movie stars and liberal activists, but because of brave men and > women who hated war too. However, they lay down their lives so that we all > may live in freedom. After all - "What greater love hath no man, that he lay > down his life for his friend," or in this case a country. > > We should give our military honor and acknowledgement and not let their > > lives be in vain. If you want to see true human shields, walk through > Arlington Cemetery. There lie human shields, heroes, and the BRAVE Americans > who didn't get on television and talk about being a human shield - they > were human shields. > > I thank God tonight for freedom - - those who bought and paid for it with > their lives in the past - - those who will protect it in the present and > defend it in the future. > > America has remained silent too long! God-fearing people have remained > silent too long! > > We must lift our voices united in a humble prayer to God for guidance and > the strength and courage to sustain us throughout whatever the future may > hold. > > After the tragic events of Sept. 11th, my then eleven -year-old son said > terrorism is a war against them and us and if you're not one of us, then > you're one of them. > > So in closing tonight, let us be of one accord, let us stand proud, and > let us be the human shields of prayer, encouragement and support for the > President, our troops and their families and our country. > > May God bless America, the land of the free, the home of the brave and the > greatest country on > > > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.462 / Virus Database: 261 - Release Date: 3/13/2003 > > > > > > ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== > > Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore > > email: [email protected] > > > > > > > > ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== > Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore > email: [email protected] >

Could someone look up the record for Carl Unertl married Sept 24 1907 in Dodge county volume 09 page 0457 Thanks in advance Dorothy [email protected]

Could someone who lives in Milwaukee county look up two marriage records for me? John F. Unertl married Apr 5 1898 in Milwaukee county volume 30 page 0251 Louise Unertl married Nov. 21 1900 in Milwaukee county volume 32 page 0407 I would like the name of the person they married and parents names. Thanks in advance Dorothy [email protected]

I was one that mentioned it, and I don't have any information on either. Contact Marge Kukuwich at [email protected] and I am sure she can tell you. She knows a lot about Columbia County and the Robertses and the Rowleys there. Karolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 4:21 PM Subject: [GenWisc] Welsh Cemetery at Portage The Welsh Calvary Cemetery at Portage was recently mentioned. Are the records for this cemetery anywhere on-line? I would also appreciate information as to the location or address for the Welsh Methodist Church. I am researching the surname Gay. Thank you. ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore email: [email protected]

Jan: if you reply off list, I maybe able to help you. Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 5:17 PM Subject: [GenWisc] Researcher for Green County > Can anyone recommend a researcher they may have used for Green County? I have > checked ROAK and Rootsweb, but none seem to be available for this county. I > am particularly interested in someone who can do research in Brodhead. > > If you know of anyone who has reasonable fees, please contact me. Thanks > Jan > > > ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== > Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore > email: [email protected] > >

The Welsh Calvary Cemetery at Portage was recently mentioned. Are the records for this cemetery anywhere on-line? I would also appreciate information as to the location or address for the Welsh Methodist Church. I am researching the surname Gay. Thank you.

----- Original Message ----- Subject: U.S.A. Last week, the Shelby County Alabama Legislative Delegation hosted a "Stand Up for America Rally." More than 1,200 people attended including featured speakers Chief Justice Roy Moore, Adjutant General Mark Bowen and Alabama State Auditor Beth Chapman. This is a copy of Mrs. Chapman's speech, which resulted in five standing ovations, tremendous applause and an encore. It's a short read and well worth it. I hope you enjoy it as we continue to "Stand up for America!" Stand Up for America Rally Speech By: Beth Chapman I'm here tonight because men and women of the United States military have given their lives for my freedom. I am not here tonight because Sheryl Crowe, Rosie O'Donnell, Martin Sheen, George Clooney, Jane Fonda or Phil Donahue, sacrificed their lives for me. If my memory serves me correctly, it was not movie stars or musicians, but the United States Military who fought on the shores of Iwo Jima, the jungles of Vietnam, and the beaches of Normandy. Tonight, I say we should support the President of the United States and the U.S. Military and tell the liberal, tree-hugging, Birkenstock-wearing, hippy, tie-dyed liberals to go make their movies and music and whine somewhere else. After all, if they lived in Iraq, they wouldn't be allowed the freedom of speech they're being given here today. Ironically, they would be put to death at the hands of Sadam Husssein or Osama Bin Laden. I want to know how the very people who are against war because of the loss of life, can possibly be the same people who are for abortion? They are the same people who are for animal rights but against the rights of the unborn. The movie stars say they want to go to Iraq and serve as "human shields" for the Iraqis. I say let them buy a one-way ticket and go. No one likes war. I hate war! But the one thing I hate more is the fact that this country has been forced into war-innocent people have lost their lives - - and there but for the grace of God, it could have been my brother, my husband, or even worse my own son. On December 7, 1941, there are no records of movie stars treading the blazing waters of Pearl Harbor. On September 11, 2001; there are no photos of movie stars standing as "human shields" against the debris and falling bodies ascending from the World Trade Center. There were only policemen and firemen - -underpaid civil servants who gave their all with nothing expected in return. When the USS Cole was bombed, there were no movie stars guarding the ship - where were the human shields then? If America's movie stars want to be human shields, let them shield the gang-ridden streets of Los Angeles, or New York City, let them shield the lives of the children of North Birmingham whose mothers lay them down to sleep on the floor each night to shelter them from stray bullets. If they want to be human shields, I say let them shield the men and women of honesty and integrity that epitomizes courage and embody the spirit of freedom by wearing the proud uniforms of the United States Military. Those are the people who have earned and deserve shielding! Throughout the course of history, this country has remained free, not because of movie stars and liberal activists, but because of brave men and women who hated war too. However, they lay down their lives so that we all may live in freedom. After all - "What greater love hath no man, that he lay down his life for his friend," or in this case a country. We should give our military honor and acknowledgement and not let their lives be in vain. If you want to see true human shields, walk through Arlington Cemetery. There lie human shields, heroes, and the BRAVE Americans who didn't get on television and talk about being a human shield - they were human shields. I thank God tonight for freedom - - those who bought and paid for it with their lives in the past - - those who will protect it in the present and defend it in the future. America has remained silent too long! God-fearing people have remained silent too long! We must lift our voices united in a humble prayer to God for guidance and the strength and courage to sustain us throughout whatever the future may hold. After the tragic events of Sept. 11th, my then eleven -year-old son said terrorism is a war against them and us and if you're not one of us, then you're one of them. So in closing tonight, let us be of one accord, let us stand proud, and let us be the human shields of prayer, encouragement and support for the President, our troops and their families and our country. May God bless America, the land of the free, the home of the brave and the greatest country on --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.462 / Virus Database: 261 - Release Date: 3/13/2003