To honor my Father here is his creed: I do not choose to be a common man, it is my right to be uncommon, if I can. I seek oppurtunity not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; To dream, to build, to succeed and fail. I refuse to barter an incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life, to the guaranteed existence; The thrill of fullfillment, to the calm state of utopia. I wll not trade freedom for beneficence, nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any man, nor bend to any threat! It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid, to think and act for myself, to enjoy the benefits of my creations and to face the world boldly and say: This I have done! All of this is what it means to me to be an AMERICAN! Donald L. Baker Jr 8-12-1981
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