Wow, now I'm a suspect because I don't kiss up to the FR-PC crowd.
My nephew could teach Lee a lesson about honor. He's about to deploy for his second rotation to Iraq flying C-130s. He thinks the Iraq War sucks (he uses stronger language) but he took an oath to the US of A and he will show up every day and do his best for his country.
Blind obedience doesn't make you a patriot.
It only makes you STUPID.
Have a Dixie Day.
"Wow, now I'm a suspect because I don't kiss up to the FR-PC crowd."
If anyone is being PC, it is YOU, sir.
What nonsense. You chose to post on this thread and stir up hostility, and now you're claiming to be a victim. Make like a tree, and leave, already.
I wonder if your nephew knows what an idiot his uncle is. I hope he comes back, in one piece, just to kick your ass for thinking he was over there, dodging bullets, FOR A FLAG!
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/l/blenlistoath.htm
In the National Guard (Army or Air)
I, _________________________________, do solemly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the State of ___________________________________ against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the Governor of ________________________ and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to law and regulations. So help me God.
Note: The last words, "So help me God," are optional, depending on the individual's personal religious preferences.
(PS...I am also a veteran of the armed forces. So don't call me a hippie just because i PAID ATTENTION while solemnly swearing to support and defend the CONSTITUTION)
Bible beaters and god squadders may also want to make note of the optional "God" part.
>> My nephew could teach Lee a lesson about honor.
General Grant treated Lee with respect at Appomattox. You know nothing about honor, punk.