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To: BufordP
I said telling a soldier that you don't like him doing what he's doing is much the same as telling a fireman you don't like them putting out fires, telling a cop you don't like them catching criminals. They had never thought of it that way.

It's a shame that too many people today don't seem to understand the military and their role in the world. It's good someone made this point to at least two people.
7 posted on 03/06/2007 7:39:35 AM PST by YellowRoseofTx
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To: YellowRoseofTx

It certainly IS a shame. And it would be a great surprise to our WWII veterans to know that today's public school-educated American children are not being taught any concept of the valor of serving in the military forces.


8 posted on 03/06/2007 7:50:13 AM PST by maica (America will be a hyperpower that's all hype and no power -- if we do not prevail in Iraq)
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To: YellowRoseofTx; BufordP

I thought the same thing when I read that. I'll try to remember those words should I ever have a conversation similar.

I am also happy to see the crowd getting larger and the troops coming out.

Keep up the great work.


15 posted on 03/06/2007 8:14:54 AM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: YellowRoseofTx

I make that point as often as I can. Thanks!


24 posted on 03/06/2007 8:55:29 AM PST by BufordP ("Every morning I start my day with juice, toast, and a big bowl of Baby Crunch!" -- Michael J. Fox)
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