You have to excuse we boys when we get into our little discussions about playing war and such. I hope that you read my lines carefully and see that I have always voiced my comments toward the very small few extremists who, like the street-scum of this country, can only do drive-by shootings.
Rather than your money being needed for this just cause, might I suggest that we follow the Scriptural admonition to pray for all of those that the Lord has put in positions of authority over us. That we should encourage everyone that Free Speech also carries with it responsibilities of those words. But, that we should also remember that we are to always protect those that are innocent among us, including the innocent Afghani citizens that these vermin are hiding amongst.
While we should not target any innocent civilians, anything and everyone around a military position or piece of equipment is NOT a civilian and should be considered stale toast.
I should sometimes remember that my being from the South may seem a little crude to the sensibilities of those gentler creatures from those States responsible for the War of Northern Aggression, but, not all Yankees are filthy Carpet-baggers and rapists. Likewise, not all Muslims are extremists and terrorists.
Please remember all of us in your prayers, and, this 51 year old does not have to enlist in order to get his licks in when the time is right and proper. The South produced a real righteous general that knew how to fight with irregular tactics, Nathan Bedford Forrest. Now, this man could make the Yankee Army squeal. There are a few good men out there still.
Old Patriot
Believe me, my husband and I have been praying for President Bush, VP Cheney, their staffs and their families every night since before the election, and have increased our prayers for them since. We have a son-in-law in the USMC stationed at the Pentagon - he was one of the duty officers on the day of the attack. We have increased our prayers for him and for all of the brave young men and women who will be going into harm's way.
My point was that I wish there were more that we "seasoned citizens" could do in a tangible way, besides donating blood and contributing dollars and offering prayers, in order to help the effort.