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To: Smokin' Joe
As long as there are men and women who love our Republic in the Armed Forces, they will do their best to retain that credibility--their lives depend on it.

Having served in the U.S. Marines, I am one of them. And my oath was to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. It was not to defend a nation or to take orders from a government that is becoming more and more corrupt and trampling on the very constitution I swore to defnd "against all enemies both foreign and domestic."

Many in the military today feel the same way (but regulations prevent them from speaking out about it). I would guess that approx. 75% of today's military would join the seccessionist states. (If I were still in uniform, I would do so.) It's not about preserving their own livelihoods. It is about preserving freedom and upholding their oaths.
59 posted on 04/09/2010 11:15:52 AM PDT by 84rules ( Ooh-Rah! Semper Fi!)
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To: 84rules
If 75% of those currently serving feel that way, and I'd guess a majority of veterans as well, why split the country, as so many seem to feel is a good (imho, ill conceived) idea?

It has been tried, it cost much--immeasureably more than can be stated--and did little good save to end an institution which was failing of its own accord. The evils it imposed may be far greater.

Instead, reinstate the Republic.My ancestors fought for the Confederacy, and I cannot condone the idea of secession except as a final resort.

We have always had those present who do not agree with our way of life, our belief in individual rights invites their presence, our prosperity ensures it, our security guarantees it.

A majority of the population is against the current socialist leanings of our own government. Stop that, stop the handouts, and how many would want to keep the fruit of their labors? How many would want the freedom to decide how they spend their earnings and not have that imposed upon them?

While it remains possible, we need to peacefully remove as many Socialists from power and turn this around, not tear it down.

If it becomes no longer possible, then, and only then should other options receive serious consideration.

67 posted on 04/09/2010 11:31:33 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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