Tears Are Not A Sign Of Weakness But Are A Sign Of Passion

I am a 37 year old 240 pound tough Southern man and yet I too get teary eyed whenever I see a Ron Paul video. I believe the tears come from three sources. The first is shame. I am ashamed of what we have let happen to this country while we were out shopping. The second is pride. It makes me proud to see a man and his supporters stand up for their country against the thieves and crooks who have hoodwinked us. Pride in seeing people say, "Enough! This will not stand!!" It is the kind of pride a father feels when he sees his child choose to do the right thing. The third is joy. It gives me joy to believe again in the goodness of people after many years of being so cynical. It gives me joy to see such a diverse group of people come together and be a part of something bigger than themselves. I never in my life thought I would feel that way again and for that I am truly thankful. Tears are not a sign a weakness but a sign of passion and resolve. Tears come from the strongest of emotions, the ones that really let you know that yes, you are indeed alive.

Todd Harrel