What President Ronald Reagan meant to me... ...memoir of a "Cold War Kid". After this "week-long, frequent-flyer casket sideshow", I wanted to simplify my message. At the end of the day, it matters how Someone makes you feel. A MILITARY BRAT AND UNCLE SAM. For many military brats, there's an uninvited guest in the house. This "Uncle Sam" guy my mother spoke of was an omninous character that told us *when* to move house and home (and which country/state) and this same wretched "Uncle Sam" fellow would tell my dad when/how often to fly another mission, even if it was during someone's birthday. Despite my age, I remember despise for this "Uncle Sam" dude. He was pushy, and in my mind, he didn't much care much about my family. But... then, I heard the newly elected President Ronald Reagan speak on TV. The hostages held in Iran came home! He seemed to be more powerful, wise and a heavy contender for "Uncle Sam". I felt President Reagan would do what was best for America. Pretty simple. For me, Reagan kicked Uncle Sam's ass. peace- seanrox