In the past, I’ve mentioned a sign I have in the office. It has an American flag draped down the side and says in this place, we always salute our flag, support our troops, buy American, say Merry Christmas, say one nation under God, respect our law enforcement, and then it ends with, ‘If this offends you, there’s the door.’ In small print at the bottom, it says that we are obviously Politically Incorrect. It’s a very quick glance into many of the things I believe in, and the only thing I would not have on this sign if I had it made is, ‘as we are obviously politically incorrect.’ The reason why is simple: I’m not politically incorrect, and I am proud to live in the United States of America.

So why did I begin my column this week, telling you about this sign and some of my beliefs in a nutshell? To show that person offended by the sign the respect I mentioned. Please, if that sign offends you or any of my words above, you should probably stop reading. My column is not for you, and I don’t want to upset your feelings.

Our Nation is at war with Iran, a country that has wanted “death to America” for as long as I can remember. A country that for the last 47 years has proven this fact through terrorism and continued its evil ways in growing its power to the point it could soon have a nuclear weapon.

This is not only for us and Israel but for anyone in any country that didn’t agree with whatever the Ayatollah believes. And when I say agree, that’s probably not a strong enough word. If you live in Iran, you must exemplify 100% support and never show opposition. If not, you would become one of the hundreds of thousands of Iranian citizens who have been killed by this regime. Some by ways more evil than most can even wrap their minds around.

This self-imposed genocide is to set an example and make sure they always controlled their own people till death do they part. The departed are cast to hell, the believers in the Ayatollah’s methods who carried them out, and the obedient have a spot waiting in heaven within the Sharia, their supreme leader has interpreted.

There should be no question that this is not a time for a divided America, as shown by our elected officials. This is a time, no matter one’s political affiliation, to support our American troops and provide them the best opportunities to succeed. It is also a time of war, and to protect our great Nation on the home front through common sense and unification.

There should be no debate over the obvious — from the threat of Iran, to operation Epic Fury, to the funding of Homeland Security, and providing the very best security possible to prevent a major terrorist act. This perpetrated by Iran or in the name of jihad for Iran. I’m not even going to get into the ridiculousness of a partial government shutdown at any level and funding being withheld from the very people keeping us all safe on many levels. Again, this should be common sense to every elected official who takes an oath to protect the American people, not their political party.

I understand that President Trump could cure cancer, end hunger, and provide prosperity, and he would still be hated and vilified by the media, most elected Democrats in Washington, and a large percentage of the population; however, you don’t have to like him to support what’s best for the future of our Country. You get through his time in office and prove you have better candidates and a better way to provide and protect, and allow the voters to decide during the election.

The most ironic point I can make is that whether you hate everything I mentioned on that sign or believe in every word, it is provided by the very liberty of being an American citizen. Through this and your unalienable rights, you can voice and state your opinion about almost anything and then vote for whoever you want.

I choose to support my President and our Troops. I pray for an understanding by all Americans of what’s at stake during the current world conflict. I pray for our leaders, especially President Trump, to find a quick and just path to peace. I pray for the American Soldier and his family during this most difficult time. Especially those who have been wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. And I pray for the innocent in Iran to find shelter from oppression, especially the women, and finally taste freedom and have choices.

May God bless and keep America safe.