August 01, 2011 01:25:58 AM
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Frank Sinatra's version of The House I Live In

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This wonderful song by Earl Robinson, my late mother's favorite, epitomizes what the USA is and strives to be -- a country where all people, no matter their races, ethnicities, religions, points of view, vocations or financial status, are welcomed and respected. The awful events of 9/11/01 brought people together -- it was a terrible time and, yet, wonderful, in the way people helped each other and longed for peace. Since then, there has been so much hateful rhetoric meant to divide people that it seems no lesson was learned. Everyone should hear this song so they may remember what we're all about.

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Liz