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Roger Madon
I was born in 1936 which, for the mathematically challenged, makes me three quarters of a century old. After my birth my parents moved from Brooklyn, NY to Ozone Park, NY which, metaphorically spea...view moreI was born in 1936 which, for the mathematically challenged, makes me three quarters of a century old. After my birth my parents moved from Brooklyn, NY to Ozone Park, NY which, metaphorically speaking is like moving from the Russian Pale to Sicily. And it was in Ozone Park that I learned about loyalty to those who stood by you when things got a bit rough and love of family. I also realized, while growing up in Ozone Park that I was one of the luckiest people on earth because I was born and lived in America.
Though I loved America I didn’t fully understand what it meant to be an American until I sojourned in France for a year and served in Zamboanga, on the island of Mindanao, Philippine Islands for two years. It’s one thing to be an American while living in America, it’s quite another to be an American while living with “foreigners.” People in foreign climes observe Americans as those who walk boldly and talk without fear of reprisal. Not being a tourist but rather a resident I had the opportunity to observe the indigenous reaction of both their amusement and apprehension.
During the last 40 years I have been a practicing labor lawyer representing both unions and employers. I am probably one of the few political conservatives who have ever had the opportunity to observe the operation of a labor organization from the inside. I cannot count the times during which I have spent in the sanctum sanctorum of the offices of a union discussing organizing or negotiating strategy or the philosophy of trade unionism. Needless to say this was put to good use when representing employers. The same can be said when representing unions.
In the course of my life I earned a BA in biology and three law degrees. I have also studied American history, national security, foreign and domestic policy.
Today our beloved country is in a war of political ideologies. If we lose this war, the result will be the termination of the greatest democratic experiment known to the human race. Few of us realize we are in this battle and even those who are enlightened do not appreciate the terrible outcome which may be our destiny.
As American citizens, it is our responsibility to protect our birthright and perpetuate the legacy of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for our future generations. Becoming aware and sharing ideas is the first step towards making a difference. This book, made up of no more than 2 minutes of reading for each subject embraced is designed to be read on a bus or subway or during a time when you are on a short break from the mundane and quotidian. Each slice of reading is undated giving you an opportunity to guess the time when written or better yet in the hope that each one slice is considered timeless. Enjoy!
I am married to the same women for 42 years and have two children, one daughter, a mother and an attorney and one son who is a civil servant for the Federal government and is an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves. I spend my time in the City of New York and the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts and thanking God every day I live in this wonderful country.
This book is a transliteration of a audio presentations which were prepared for radio and were heard by millions of listeners througout the country.view less