"Americans Ask, 'What Is Expected of Us?"

As appeared in ISHN’s “FDO”

May 2002

America and Americans will never be the same.... America and Americans are better - stronger -with a renewed pride, spirit and patriotism since 9-11!

Now:

We must focus and take responsibility of our actions.

We must re-establish trust, honesty and integrity to new levels.

We must be more flexible in our opinions.

We must be able to adapt and deal with change better.

We must enhance and make contagious a more positive attitude.

We must realize it isn't what happens to you - it's about what you do with what happens to you - how you react and respond.

We must try harder to admit fault - correct it and get on.

We must raise the bar on all standards in life and business.

We must not over-react to current conditions, but look at the bigger picture.

We must deputize each other to become better global ambassadors of true American values.

We must recognize that if we are in a position to make a difference - it is important to do so.

We must understand it's not one thing... .it's not a thousand things we do as Americans - it's everything we do as Americans! It's that accumulation of everything what's expected of America and Americans!

George J. Hayward