Is Glenn Beck Crazy? Glenn Beck had a rally last weekend at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. The number attending range from 90,000 to over 300,000, depending who you listen to. I have noted several things about the people who attended.

After the event was over, there was no trash left behind, unlike the Obama Inauguration when the place looked like a trash dump when it was over. Those attending were asked not to bring any political signs. There were none in evidence.

The most common item on display was the American Flag, both large and small.
Beck had a simple message. America needs to return to our Core Beliefs that this great country was founded on.

He called for a return to Faith, Hope, and Charity. He called for all Americans to return to dependence on God. He called for each of us to return to Faith in God. He called for a return to Hope. Hope in America and the American Dream. He called for Charity. Support your local place of worship, regardless of which Faith you ascribe to. Donate to your local place of worship. Be kind to your fellow man and help those who are down.

I believe that the message was right. He called for Revival in America, a non-violent revival. His was a call to return to our founding beliefs, in our places of worship, and in our actions in the political arena. Such a change in the hearts of Americans will change our personal lives. A return to Faith, Hope, and Charity will change our political future . If we ascribe to higher standards, we can demand higher standards from our elected representatives. It must start with each of us first, as individuals.

Stan Elrod
Charlotte, NC