My American Heroes of 2006

Well, it's that time of year again; time to look back and measure accomplishments and failures of ourselves and our country. I'd like to take this time to recognize those people I consider to be American heroes. Without further ado, these are my Heroes of 2006; in alphabetical order as I could not rightly list one over another in all cases.

Ann Coulter

Ann Coulter is a savvy, intelligent, no-nonsense woman whom I admire profusely. Ann Coulter's articles are hard-hitting and right on point. She says things that need to be said even when nobody else is brave enough to say them. Ms. Coulter is fed up with the ridiculous way people act these days. She's tired of political correctness that is used like a bludgeon on regular people just trying to speak their minds. Ann Coulter speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves and for that I salute this amazing lady and consider Ann Coulter to be a great American Hero of 2006!

Bill O'Reilly

Bill O'Reilly is tough, fair and very intelligent. He does everything he can to make sure Americans get the real story so they can then decide what to think and what to do. I appreciate Bill O'Reilly's efforts on my part and the part of all Americans. Without this Bill O'Reilly, I feel we would still be getting whatever the media decided we were worthy of receiving. Bill O'Reilly doesn't talk down to "the folks"; he talks "to" them. This is a very big deal to me and for that, I consider Mr. O'Reilly to be a great American Hero of 2006!

George W. Bush, President