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    Where Do You Stand?
    Where Do You Stand?
    Where Do You Stand?
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    Where Do You Stand?

    By Donald E. Wallace

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    "These are hallowed grounds we live on, that those before us spared nothing including their lives for which enabled you and me the freedom and liberty that we now have. Our freedom and liberty is now eroding before our very eyes. We must grasp quickly the task before us to secure our liberties. We must combat tyranny and terrorism at all cost to ensure our Freedom!" By Don Wallace 5th day of June 2004

    We shall not belabor our founding, henceforth we shall belabor our founding principles; to which have propelled and led America to greatness during seasons of stress. We must covenant the blood that has been spilled keeping us focused. Our Liberties are at risk. Don Wallace June 11, 2011


    Living in America after World War II, the book reflects on where our country stood and where we have evolved to in sixty plus years. The story is based on living in the heart of the Midwest, namely Indiana. Indiana is both an Industrial and farming community state. Life in this state has been on a slower pace than most states. People have been friendly and supportive of one another for most of this period of time. But life is forever changing, as you will find as you read this story.
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    Release dateFeb 18, 2012
    ISBN9781468550399
    Where Do You Stand?
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    Donald E. Wallace

    Donald E. Wallace, a product of a hard-working middle class American a native Hoosier, living in the Mid-West all of his life. Spend 38 years in the corporate world. His career started in the field of Information Technologies. Attended Purdue University where his studies included business and electronic data processing. His working career started at Farm Bureau Insurance, Indianapolis, Indiana. He later joined the Information Technology department at American Fletcher National, Indianapolis, Indiana where his career blossomed. His job encompassed many facets of the banking industry. The most notable came when he was a part of forming a subsidiary with three major banks in the Indianapolis Market. This corporation was the first formed combining certain bank assets under the “Bank Service Act” forming a “Cold Site” for Computer equipment for recovery purposes in the event of a disaster. American Fletcher was the largest and most successful bank in Indiana. In 1987 American Fletcher merged with Bank One of Columbus, Ohio, forming what was known as an “Uncommon Partnership” in Banking. His banking career came to an end after 32 years with AFNB/Bank One. He has published Finish Line Racing Magazine 1994-1997. The magazine became one of the first publications to be published on the Internet. Yahoo rated the magazine as one of the fastest going publication on the Internet in 1996. In 1996 he produced three Television Shows on Open wheel racing that aired on WALV-TV, Indianapolis, Indiana. Other accomplishments include; President / Chairman of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. He was a member of the Business Advisory Council of Easter Seal-Crossroad Rehabilitation Center, Indianapolis for 17 years. Publisher of It's Entertainment paper 2003-2004. He has been published in five different newspapers. He is the Host and Producer of a Political Internet Talk Show “Two Joes on the Street” (www.twojos.com). He has an in-depth understanding of the Insurance and Banking Industries as he finished his career at Golden Rule Insurance, Indianapolis.

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      Where Do You Stand? - Donald E. Wallace

      Contents

      Dedication

      Preface

      Chapter 1—What are the principles you believe in?

      Chapter 2—A Brief Walk through History

      Chapter 3—And Now We Begin

      Chapter 4—Fundamental Change of America

      Chapter 5—President Obama’s First Term

      Chapter 6—America’s Declining Economy

      Chapter 7—Greed, and Corruption

      Chapter 8—Immigration

      Chapter 9—Civil Unrest

      Chapter 10—Education

      Chapter 11—Religious Faith in America

      Chapter 12—Are there

      Solutions—Will America Survive?

      Reference Section

      Dedication

      Inspired by those who care, support strong family values, and believes that family values are supported by strong ethics and moral values, which promote the purpose as, set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

      I dedicate this book in memory of my parents John and Thelma Wallace. They taught me strong family, moral and ethical values by which to live. My mentor during my working years was my dear friend E. Roger Hopkins. I acknowledge my dear friend that has contributed to the editing of my works Martha Barkhau. I also dedicate this to my wife Devy for her enduring patients.

      Preface

      These are hallowed grounds we live on, that those before us spared nothing including their lives for which enabled you and me the freedom and liberty that we now have. Our freedom and liberty is now eroding before our very eyes. We must grasp quickly the task before us to secure our liberties. We must combat tyranny and terrorism at all cost to ensure our Freedom! By Don Wallace 5th day of June 2004

      We shall not belabor our founding, henceforth we shall belabor our founding principles; to which have propelled and led America to greatness during seasons of stress. We must covenant the blood that has been spilled keeping us focused. Our Liberties are at risk. Don Wallace June 11, 2011

      Living in America after World War II, the book reflects on where our country stood and where we have evolved to in sixty plus years. The story is based on living in the heart of the Midwest, namely Indiana. Indiana is both an Industrial and farming community state. Life in this state has been on a slower pace than most states. People have been friendly and supportive of one another for most of this period of time. But life is forever changing, as you will find as you read this story.

      Faith

      How we perceive life depends on how we view others and how well they perceive us. Our faith and the perception of faith will determine how successful we are. Faith is not only a means of finding refuge from the raging storm it also provides strength to endure the every changing challenges of life. Faith is our protector and our blanket of comfort all through life. We sometimes set our faith up on a shelf and use it only during the raging storms. Faith and confidence in our creator God Almighty will carry us through to tomorrow.

      Don Wallace July 25, 2009

      Chapter 1—What are the principles you believe in?

      Where do you stand on the values and principle upon which our country is based?

      Life’s challenges are demanding and the values that our country has embraced for over two hundred years are now in jeopardy. Do you stand in line with the secular progressives liberals? I hope not, America is comprised of many cultures and many diverse groups. However, remember the roll you play could very well change the complexion of America forever. The nine principles and twelve values the founding fathers used to frame the Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights and The Constitution". The principles and values to which those that truly love America still adhere to are:

      10 Principles

      1.)   I believe in God as he is the center of my life.

      2.)   Honesty is a must and I must strive to be honest each and every day.

      3.)   My Family is sacred, I and my spouse have the ultimate authority, it is our responsibility not the governments.

      4.)   Justice is blind, but if you break the law you must pay the penalty.

      5.)   I believe in Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

      6.)   I work hard to achieve the goals I have set for my family and me. I will share with whom what I want to. The government cannot force me to be charitable.

      7.)   I have the right to speak my peace about the government without reprisal. This in no way makes me un-American.

      8.)   The government works for me. I do not answer to them. They are to answer to the citizens for their actions.

      9.)   I believe in the words of the Declaration of Independence, the words of the Bill of Rights, and the words that comprise the Constitution of the United States of America.

      10.)   I believe in Natural Law

      12 Values

      •   Honesty

      •   Reverence

      •   Hope

      •   Thrift

      •   Humility

      •   Charity

      •   Sincerity

      •   Moderation

      •   Hard Work

      •   Courage

      •   Personal Responsibility

      •   Gratitude

      Where did you come from, how did you get here, and where are you going? These are question often ask today, as the American dreams are being shattered all over our country. Life is more than a challenge at times, and more than some can handle. Culture in America is ever changing sometimes good and sometimes not so good and sometimes very bad. Focusing on positive things is difficult to say the least, but we must be positive, we must go forth day after day in hopes that tomorrow will be better. Become goal oriented, remain focused, be persistent, move forward, looking back only to measure your accomplishments. Become involved in the community in which you live, and use your voice in government by voting at each election. Express your concerns to your Senators and Representatives at local, state, and federal levels, let your voice resound with vigor and vitality. Ask questions that challenge those that we have chosen to lead us. Faith is our only hope to bring resolve to life’s difficult challenges that prevail in America today.

      Our country is the most resilient country in the world. We have over the last two hundred years become the beacon of hope for the entire world and yet we are letting our public officials mold and shape our future without being an active part in the decision making process.

      America is the Icon of the world and even though we live in difficult times we must remain upbeat. Somewhere there is a Beacon on a Hill and as we search for that beacon there are words of hope as we look through the looking glass searching for a Beacon on a Hill, thus bringing hope to each and every one of us during times of uncertainty, Remembering what faith can do in our daily lives. After all our founding fathers, being of faith brought tranquility to the colonies, as they set forth a Constitution establishing laws based on Judeo-Christian principles.

      Our beacon may be dimly lit, but our strength through our faith and values brings hope that we may prosper once again. As we go into the darkness of night as the aspirations of the dark shadows have been cast by the dark clouds that loom over us, we cannot wane from our resounding faith in God we must trust and ask for guidance, for in Him and Him alone we will find peace, tranquility, and ways to go into the future. The Beacon on a Hill will once again cast a shadow of strength and resilience over our great nation.

      We must be strong in the face of our enemies and resisting all provocation of defeat. Those that have committed atrocities against our nation must be rooted out and brought to justice, showing the world that we will not tolerate those that lie, steal, cheat, and corrupt the values of all Americans. We are a nation of liberty, freedom and justices for all. We are not a socialistic society, trying to eradicate poverty by redistribution of wealth through taxation. Even though many in office have desires to re-distribute wealth through taxation, we as citizens must never permit the tyranny of Socialism to happen. We, as a country, will never eradicate poverty in our country or around the world. Governments need not be involved in such, as each community should through the private sector strive to assist the needy and poor. Our government needs to focus on a course to bring jobs and prosperity to our citizens. Our citizens need to work to achieve the American dream and not expect the government to

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