You know.........the picture of the eagle with the tear makes me sad. The eagle was chosen as our National emblem officially in 1787. The eagle is strong. The eagle is fearless. The eagle represents freedom. The eagle full of boundless spirit of freedom. The eagle represents the symbol of supreme power and authority. He was chosen as our image of America's Motto "E Pluribus Unum" which means "Out of Many, One" Our country has certainly proven this in our unity. Benjamin Franklin suggested the motto "Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God" The eagle is sad, but is not a cry baby. Visit the web site on eagles. Sorry I took liberties on the use of our Webb web site to voice my opinion. I don't know how to do it otherwise. Thanks Bettie