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Honor

by Psych on Sun 29 May 2005 11:19 PM CDT | Permanent Link

IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED PRESERVING FREEDOM

I have spoken here of the possible “mishandling” of the Koran by a few soldiers. Meanwhile, I have observed the mishandling of something more important and meaningful. I am referring to the mishandling of the memory of American service men and women.

Each year that America is at war, around Memorial Day, various individuals, groups and organizations print the list of those soldiers who have died in service to their country. There appear to be two reasons for doing so. The first and only defensible reason for printing such lists is to honor the service of those who have died defending America against our enemies.

More and more frequently, however, those opposed to war print such lists in order to divide America and weaken its resolve. Somehow, the antiwar left believes that by showing the human cost of war America will give up its fight against evil. Gary Trudeau is the latest leftist to take this approach in his Sunday Doonesbury “comic” strip (Minneapolis StarTribune, May 29, 2005).

Being opposed to the war on terror demonstrates either ignorance or a wish that America be destroyed by its enemies. Everyone has a right to his or her beliefs, even if they are wrong. But, the use of the names of dead American soldiers to make a leftist political statement is indefensible.

On this Memorial Day, I hope that each of us will be cognizant of the purpose behind the printing of lists of the dead. When lists are printed out of respect and honor, I hope that we all will bow our heads and send our love and caring to the families of those who have served with valor. I hope that we will all remember that in order to preserve our nation and our lives we must be willing to fight.

When the lists are printed by those trying to destroy America, I hope that we all will raise our heads in defiance and demand a stop to the “mishandling” of the memory of our American dead.

ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY MAY WE HONOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER AND COMMIT TO DEFEND AMERICA AGAINST EVIL

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Re: Honor

by NBAJam247 on Wed 01 Jun 2005 05:22 PM CDT | Profile | Permanent Link

More often than not, I believe that the youth of our country are exposed to the wrong ideals that should be shared on Memorial Day. The sharing of these leftist ideals doesn't stop at just Memorial Day, though. Veteran's Day is another disregarded holiday by many who believe that the sacrifices our veterans made were in vain and for no apparent reason. As a result, the youth of our country are only exposed to one belief throughout their younger days. This is what spurs huge outbursts of anti-war sentiment, rallies at colleges, and political demonstrations. The left essentially own the youth of our country, and make sure that our teachers at colleges are teaching leftist views as well. As a right-wing college student, I could easily tell that I was the minority among my friends. I was surprised at this new situation, since I attended North Dakota State University, and North Dakota has traditionally been a red state. Unfortunately, that just goes to show how students in college are being shown knowledge and told how our country is being run, instead of just presenting facts and letting the students decide for themselves.

Now, I'm assuming my overall message has gotten jumbled throughout my little speech, so I'll just say my message in two words:

THANK YOU

Re: Re: Honor

by Psych on Wed 01 Jun 2005 11:08 PM CDT | Profile | Permanent Link

And thank you, NBA. The leftists who contributed to the deaths of thousands of American soldiers (as well as Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Thai soldiers) gravitated to the relative safety of the universities and colleges where they regrouped. They taught our youth. Our youth became secondary school teachers who are now brainwashing our children. People like Ward Churchill hide behind their "academic freedom" to destroy America.

There is only one real issue today. That is the preservation of America. Now it IS getting serious.

Thank you for your comment, NBA.

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