The Nation is reeling from eight years of the complete disregard of the most precious treasure we posess, the Constitution of the United States of America.  In that time many have sacrificed all they have because they thought that document actually means something.  There are those that have thought sacrificing some freedom for security was the only thing to do when faced with attacks on our home.  On that score the wise words of Franklin are very clear "Those who would sacrifice freedom for security deserve neither".  

Senator Obama you must look to our Founders for the wisdom to guide your stand on many issues.  Yes they owned slaves but they had one thing sorely lacking in politicians today, courage.  In their time they stood up to the greatest empire of the day to create this imperfect nation.  Each one of them did so with a real threat of death for their actions.  When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence he didn't know if he would live or die for his treason against England.  Indeed there were times when it looked as if they would all surely hang when the course of that War was going against the Colonies.  They could hear the thunder of the cannons and in their own homes they could see the price of freedom.  It was no distant conflict but one that took place on their front doorsteps.

Senator Obama there are many issues on which to compromise but the Constitution is not one of them.  I hope you spend this July 4th in deep reflection on what this day truly represents.  Perhaps a solitary walk thru Arlington Cemetary to commune with those that have sacrificed all for that document.  Yes there are the fireworks, the barbeques, family and friends, and all the celebration.  Today will also be a day when a soldier will be wounded or die somewhere in Iraq or Afghanistan.  They will do so because they believe the Constitution makes this nation worth it.

Amendment [IV] The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Senator Obama rethink your incomplete thought on FISA and don't protect those that have violated our rights under the Constitution.  (They don't deserve immunity or anything else.)  Above all have the same courage as our brave soldiers when it comes to defending our most precious treasure which is the very essence of our nation.  Rise above political calculation, or Party and become the first Statesman our nation has seen in a very long time.  The People need and want a true leader this time for the very hard path which is ahead.

Have a great July 4th