U.S. Welcomes New Americans
As editorial writers, we don't get out much (you can probably tell?) but a recent trip to video and familiarize myself with the swearing in of newly-minted United States citizens was a true honor.
U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny presided at the ceremony welcoming 50 new Americans from 32 countries, including Iraq. Young and old, families and singles all gathered at the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society for a momentous life occasion.
Given the unrest in other countries such as Iran and Honduras, the freedoms we enjoy here in America are made that much more clear.
Skretny spoke of eloquently of responsibility and honor. Words we should all live by.
—Dawn Marie Bracely / Editorial Writer
Read the full editorial.
Watching news on YNN tonite, Thursday between 7:30 and 8:00 PM the news anchor announced several times that Bruce Smith was going to jail on a 90 day suspended sentence. HUH? The news brief was preceded with headlines stating "Bruce Smith is going to jail". So much for credibility!.
Posted by: Stan Lenk | July 09, 2009 at 08:12 PM