When Rosa Parks Made Up Her Mind, She Learned That She Was Not Alone and That Many Others Felt the Same Way

Regarding the individuals in "old Europe" who are wary or afraid to voice their support for Uncle Sam and their skepticism with regards to the so-called "peace camp" because of the attendant castigation, mockery, and marginalization they know is forthcoming, it is not a bad thing to remember that today is the birthday of Rosa Lee Parks, the American civil-rights activist who said

I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.

Each person must live their life as a model for others.

Have you ever been hurt and the place tries to heal a bit, and you just pull the scar off of it over and over again.

Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.

My only concern was to get home after a hard day's work.

Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way.