Being a citizen of the United States of America is a privilege that comes to most of us by birth.  For others, it is an accomplishment that comes after years of hard work.  Those of us who were born as citizens do not even realize the high price of becoming naturalized citizens.  We probably could not afford the process.  One man I know told me it would cost him $75,000 to become a citizen and he would just remain a Canadian.

One of the dearest things I have is my US passport, and I know the freedoms I have were paid with an even higher price as our US military has defended our country, our freedom, our way of life with giving of their time, talents, and sometimes their lives.