You are an American POW during the Korean War.
After years of mistreatment, at the war’s end, you are given the chance to go home, or to go to China. And you choose . . . China?
Here’s the interesting story of the young American named David Hawkins who did exactly that. Notwithstanding the inhumane treatment he received during the war, which decimated his group of POWs, he decided to live in China at war’s end. Why would you pick China over America? I’m not sure that this article answers that question, but it tells an interesting story.
The young man who decided to go to China lived there for three years and then decided to return home to America, where he has lived ever since. He describes himself as a “real patriot” and a better American as a result of the experience. I don’t doubt him.
Why is the NFL so popular? For one thing, it’s the perfect American game. The NFL emphasizes speed, color, and violence — lots of violence — with a few cheerleaders thrown in. It’s an exciting game (at least it is if you aren’t watching the Browns), filled with crackling big hits and spinning runs and tremendous athleticism that get the blood pounding. And lately the NFL has gotten savvier. It’s marketed to men and women, and to every demographic type. I’m sure the marketing effort has contributed to the popularity of pro football, too.
Ohio has its share of such stories, ranging from 
