Battle Hymn of the Republic

A friend just sent me this link to not just a song, but to a way of life many politicians and political pundits refuse to embrace or acknowledge in society today.  Often it takes an outsider visiting our country to remind all of us just how fortunate we are as Americans to be living in a country of boundless opportunity.  A place where we have the right to worship, vote, and lead peaceful lives without fear of reprisal or condemnation.  This rendition of the Battle Hymn of the Republic was performed for Pope Benedict XVI at the White House Rose Garden in a ceremony on April 15th of this year.  It sent shivers up my spine!   Please pass this along!