What has two orange webbed feet, one set of feathered wings, a bill, a tail, feathers, waddles and swims, and honks? A duck right? What has four wheels on the ground, a steering wheel inside, at least two doors, an engine requiring a key for ignition, and drives on the streets when operated by a driver? A car right? What is round, orange, tangy to the taste buds, grows from a tree, you can eat it or drink it, and is known to grown in Florida? An orange right? Okay then, what hides behind religion, is a radical in their beliefs, instills fear in others, and is willing and often times carries out acts of evil on others, such as suicide bombings or shooting sprees on a group of unarmed comrades who have trusted them with their life? A terrorist right? Look at the following definitions:

Terror: Noun-To frighten, tremble,to fear. A state of intense fear. One that inspires fear. An appalling person or thing. A frightening aspect or invasion. Reign of terror. Violent or destructive acts.

Terrorism: Noun-The systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion.

Terrorist: Adjective or Noun: A radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often using religion as a cover for terrorist activities.

When the Cambridge incident happened, President Obama hastily reacted with the infamous quote, “He acted stupidly”. He openly admitted that he did not have all of the details nor did he know the entire story, but was willing to state publicly that the officer had acted stupidly. Here, we have a radical Muslim in the United States Army who had opened fire on over 50 of his unarmed comrades as they were preparing to deploy to Afghanistan. It had already been on record that Maj. Hasan opposed this war, opposed his deployment, and opposed the western culture. Yet, President Obama and many others I might add, wanted to play the waiting game and be politically correct. They wanted to play it safe. They wanted to protect those who may feel offended that we were calling something that was quacking loudly, a duck. For those who are Muslim and are not radical Muslims or are not terrorists, they were quick to come out and denounce Maj. Hasan's actions. I have a feeling they would not have been offended by anyone calling it what it was. The title of his actions do not change his actions. His actions were indeed a terrorist act. Why there is anyone in this current administration who does not want to call it what it is, is beyond me. It again, appears weak, fearful, and misinformed. It is so obvious to the rest of the populous and yet you have a select few who seem to be tripping on a word, a definition, a name, an ego. Even the other terrorists are calling it a terrorist act and praising him for it. Let's call it what it is. Terrorism. Maj. Nadal Hasan committed an act of terrorism on the men and women that he served with, that trusted him.

The thing that some may not even be thinking of is how does this affect the military families across the nation and world. For many, you go about your every day lives forgetting that we are even still at war with rogue nations. Many of you forget that we have loved ones abroad that are fighting in combat day and night against these very forces of evil that will stop at nothing to end a culture, a religion, and a people that they despise. For their family members back home, life is always in alert mode. We are always watchful and listening to the news and to current world events. We get phone calls and updates that you do not. We get information about injuries and fatalities of loved ones and friends. This has been the reality of our lives now for over six years. For many, it has been much longer. Now, since the Ft. Hood terrorist attack, this has added a new sense of heightened awareness. Many of you may be unaware of the fact that all military bases heightened security levels. I would imagine that the families who live at Ft. Hood are somewhat on guard when they go about their business on base. I imagine they are looking at everyone and wondering if they are safe, whether they are in uniform or not. Before, we could feel somewhat safer being on the military base. I wonder now, how this makes the soldiers feel who are on the battle field. They already worry about the safety of their family back home. Now, in a place where their family should be the most safe, they are finding that is not so. Yet, we have a group of politicians who are more worried about offending the radical Muslims than protecting the soldiers and their loved ones. There is a time when political correctness needs to be thrown out the door. There is a time when loyalty should step up to the plate. There is a time when honor and integrity should be evident. Where is the love of country and loyalty to your fellow man?

Now, President Obama has decided to try 9/11-mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four alleged co-conspirators in federal court in New York City. Rudy Guiliani and Sarah Palin blasted the administration for the decision. I am thankful for that and proud of them. This decision, in the wake of Ft. Hood is much like a slap in the face. This is an outrage friends. These terrorists do not need to be tried on American soil. What has happened to the patriotism and the loyalty of America? What has happened to the strength of America? I realize that Bush had his faults and made his mistakes. So did Clinton. But frankly, I am missing both right now. We have many politicians who are outraged by this decision. I hope they will stand up against it and speak out. I hope the American people will. I hope that the investigations into the Ft. Hood attack shed light onto the real origin of the problem and provide some rapid solutions. I am certainly thankful for Joe Lieberman who has sparked these investigations. The problem seems to be much broader than anyone has imagined. I believe the time for political correctness and tolerance is no more. I believe the time for truth is now.

May God bless you and may God bless America. May God bring peace and healing to the families of Ft. Hood.