Friends sent me a few books, Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers (Brian Kilmeade) being one. A pleasant read, footnotes to assist in researching any interesting details. What struck me is the folks he calls Texians had an unshakable belief in what they were doing and refused to let anyone's opinions dissuade them. Once the die was cast that Texas required sovereignty in order to prosper they would not be stopped.

I wonder how many Americans have that same determination today.