Posted by
Ron Devito on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 11:48:21 PM
Following is the complete transcript of Governor Palin's Facebook Note on Thanksgiving:
Over three hundred years ago, a group of settlers fleeing
religious persecution decided to set a new course for human history in
a new frontier. Those early pioneers chose a rocky shoreline to
establish their way of life. Centuries later, America continues to set
the example of what can come from a free and hardworking people. We
truly remain the shining city upon a hill that the colonial leader John
Winthrop implored us to be (Palin, 2009, ¶1).
What started as a small colony in the territory that would eventually
become the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has progressed into the
greatest and most prosperous nation in history. Americans remain the
freest people on earth because of our cherished Constitution and the
system of government it establishes (Palin, 2009, ¶2).
We have so much to be thankful for. We should recognize especially the
sacrifices made on our behalf by those in uniform. Thousands of
Americans will be spending Thanksgiving overseas in combat zones in
order to protect our liberty and way of life. We should give thanks to
those who willingly put their lives on the line for the rest of us.
Where would we be without them (Palin, 2009, ¶3)?
We are also thankful for what God has granted us. We are truly blessed
in America with rich natural resources, plentiful energy sources,
fertile land, beautiful cities, and the talented and industrious people
we call “our fellow Americans.” We pray that God will continue to bless
us (Palin, 2009, ¶4).
In his farewell address to the nation, President Reagan reminded us
that “all great change in America begins at the dinner table.”
Thanksgiving is an opportunity to discuss where we are as a nation at
this moment in our history and where we should be heading in order to
remain prosperous and free. Take time to discuss these things with each
other, and take time to teach the young people in your family about our
nation’s history so that they may never forget all that we have to be
proud of and thankful for (Palin, 2009, ¶5).
Happy Thanksgiving (Palin, 2009, ¶6)!
- Sarah Palin
References:
Palin, S. L. H. (2009, November 25). "Happy Thanksgiving." Facebook, Sarah Palin. Retrieved November 25, 2009 from: http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?id=24718773587#/note.php?note_id=182631743434