Don’t let the fire go out in freedom’s torch
The threat to freedom is so near right now, I can almost feel its hot breath on my neck. The world is watching us. The lamp of Lady Liberty has been a symbol of hope for generations. All nations have iconic structures, but the Statue of Liberty embodies the core belief of this country that when you come to America you are in a land where all men are created equal, that you have rights, and an equality of opportunity exists. The flame of liberty burns in many hearts, often in places you must keep it hidden. So strong is the promise of Liberty’s flame, that people risk dying to reach our shores. When I lived in Miami boats of Cuban refugees were a common and often tragic occurrence. Trucks of people driven across our southern borders were found with bodies inside, abandoned and trapped by those entrusted and paid to bring them to a land of opportunity and freedom. People risked death regularly just to get here, and many died trying. They were refugees from places run by those ...