Old Friend, I trust you are in my age bracket (50). I know you and many feel as I do.
I can remember the first time I became aware of the word "anti-American" It may have been in the 2nd or 3rd grade. Fast forward to 1972. How can we ever forget the horror of the Munich Olympics? I was 18. It was my firt awareness of terrorism. Arafat was considered nothing more than a murderer. The brutal murder of Leon Klinghoffer, an American Jew is another example of the horror perpetuated by those who have terrorized the world for years.
At one time our policy was "We will not negotiate with terrorists" Over the years that changed. One day, many years ago, I suddenly asked myself "Since when do we treat Arafat, a murderer, as a respected head of state?"
Negotiating with terrorists is exactly what got us to where we are today. Look what has happened in france. The cheese eating french surrender monkeys screwed the United States and their reward? Threatened beheadings over head scarfs for God's sake.
I have 3 sons. My youngest (late life surprise) is 13. He will be the one who may be called to fight in the years ahead. The thought of my "baby" [it's a Mom thing as all of you Mom's out there know] in harm's way terrifies me. I am so proud of our military. I can only imagine living with the day to day fear and worry faced by their families. God knows, I hope I can rise to the occasion if it comes to that.
If John Kerry is elected, terrorism will escalate. I believe that in my heart of hearts. If we are to fight a war, we must fight to win. Kerry had no interest in winning in Viet Nam. Winning the Viet Nam War did not lend itself to the positions he chose to further his political agenda. Instead, he sacrificed the lives and honor of those he served with by words and deeds.
General Franks said yesterday the Military values loyalty. John Kerry was not loyal either to his country or to his brothers.
Patrick Henry's speech has always been a favorite of mine.
"...I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past...."
Kerry may cry foul, but as a mother and as a citizen, I have every right to judge his past. He is not loyal. I cannot trust him to put the interests, safety and security of me, my children and this great nation above the interests of the anti-American united nations.
(whew! off my soapbox)
The utter shame of the Munich olympics is shared by the german response and the terrorists.
I have two late in life children. My daughter born when I was 40 and a son born when I was 37.
My son went into ROTC and entered Clinton's army right out of college. He served four years during that debacle of an administration.
That we would be subservient to the likes of the French and Germans or the UN is a most horrific scenario. I wish more Americans would pay attention and realize the utter danger we would place ourselves and the civilized world were Kerry to become president.
Anytime you want to get back on that "soap box" you've got an appreciative listener right here!