Letter from a USMC pilot

This is a letter written to all Americans from a Marine Corps pilot. It is in response to that Canadian newspaper article that is flying around everyone's e-mail praising the U.S. This is his opinion but many in the military community can't help but agree with it. Read and pass on to anyone that you think didn't believe in the military before 11 September. Remember John Glenn's famous quote when he was asked what it felt like sitting atop the rocket, ready to launch? "I felt about as good as anybody would, sitting in a capsule on top of a rocket that were both built by the lowest bidder." (Senator John Glenn, Major USMC, Retired)

When I opened my e-mail this morning, I had about 20 forwards of the article written by Gordon Sinclair, the Canadian who so eloquently praised the United States. What most of you do not realize is that this commentary was written many years ago. Those of us in the military service have known about it for a long time. Now Americans are flooding the net with it as if it were new. It is not. When it was written, most Americans didn't read it because most Americans did not care.

The tragedy that befell all of us on September 11th shocked America. America no longer feels safe. Many of you have said, "The government should have known! Thirty billion dollars is spent on intelligence! What about the military?!?"

Just a reminder America: you voted our government into office. For years, you allowed some dishonest politicians and twisted television media personalities to shape your ideas about the defense of our nation. Why? Because most Americans were too lazy to look beyond the three-minute Sound bites on the evening news. Here's a news flash not being broadcast much: "On September 11th, America had the exact level of protection, both militarily and intelligence, that it was willing to pay for." Only yesterday, the Congress and the Senate approved 40 BILLION dollars as a "down payment" to fight this war. A short time ago, our politicians said a 100 million dollar increase for the Navy budget was substantial. In that same bill, they ordered the Navy to conduct an 85 million dollar study on ... missile defense? (No) desperately needed parts for our fighter aircraft? (wrong again) training for Navy SEALs? (Nah)

They wanted breast cancer research. Yes, America, your elected officials decided that the U.S. Navy needed more mammograms and less missiles. Was this an under-the-table sneaky move? No, it was right out in the open. The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Navy both opposed it. A New York Senatorial candidate (yes, she's the one) was enraged that the military would be so sexist and irresponsible to the needs of civilians and wanted the Navy to give the money back immediately! But the media paid it little mind. So America paid little attention.

Did anyone ever watch CSPAN? Particularly when the heads of our armed services essentially begged OUR representatives to give the military more money to fight terrorism and maintain a strong defense? Did you see the debates by the heads of the intelligence services that terrorism was the new threat? They told the committees of Congress that the CIA, the FBI, and the military did not have the money to build the necessary intelligence networks in the areas where terrorists were being harbored. They warned again and again that there was clear and present danger within America's borders.

The military said: "We need more money to maintain military readiness and combat training." America answered: "What the military needs is sensitivity training! You're all sexist homophobes! I saw it on 60 Minutes!"

The military said: "We need money to build ships, planes, and tanks and to improve our technology. America still has credible threats throughout the world. Terrorism will come to America's doorstep." America answered: "You're all part of a vast right-wing conspiracy. There is no more Soviet threat! My Senator told me so! He/she says we do not need such a big military! You're dinosaurs trying to hold onto the Cold War! We need social programs!"

The military said: "We need to recruit more Americans into the military. We need to increase our force." America answered: "You're not taking my kids! We're going to shut down the ROTC programs at our high schools and universities because you discriminate against alternative lifestyles! ROTC teaches children (under 21) how to shoot guns! You just want another Columbine! Rosie and Oprah say so!"

The military said: "We can't keep interfering in the civil wars of small, insignificant countries. It wastes our time, expends our resources, decreases training, and demoralizes our troops. The men and women of the United States are warriors trying to defend OUR nation; we are not the Third World's police force." America answered: "You heartless bastards! Can't you see the tear in the eye of that starving child?! There are flies on her face, for Christ's sake! Get moving! Jesse Jackson on CNN said that is what we pay you for!"

The military asked: "Why isn't America enraged over the terrorist attack on the USS Cole that killed 17 AMERICAN sailors? How about the Air Force barracks bombed in Saudi Arabia? the embassy staffs in Africa? the soldiers mutilated and dragged through the streets in Somalia?" America answered: "We don't have time right now! We're busy defending animal rights! Our schools are handing out automatic weapons! The federal government is discriminating against cross-dressing Bolivian hermaphrodites! The police are all members of the Ku Klux Klan! The lack of ozone is ruining my tan! If they cut deeper into food stamps, those poor women will have to move down to Size 18/20 Chanel dresses! AND THE WORST! Corporations are raising the prices of their products sooo high that I might not be able to afford the multi-disc DVD player for my 36" digital-ready TV! Besides, YOU GUYS ARE PAID TO DIE!"

So - while you sit on your couch or around your office coffee pots and ask, "Why did those terrorists kill innocent civilians? Why didn't they go after the military?" - remember this, America: They already had gone after the military - but America didn't care. These terrorists realized that they needed to kill American civilians - and lots of them - before they could have their desired reaction from the people of this country. Well, now they have it.

"People didn't start noticing in Vietnam until it was 500 a week."

Nevertheless, the only I know Vietnam vet (a Marine) I know isn't nearly as p*ssed off as this guy-- and he has two purple hearts. And, I'm not sure I want anyone fighting on my behalf who is angrier at me than he is at the enemy. So he should go find another line of work-- I'm willing to bet that if push comes to shove, the Marines could teach me to fly that jet.

OK.

As a nation we (GAG!RETCH!PUKE!) not only elected KKKlintoon once, but twice.

I MUST PROTEST THAT I NEVER VOTED FOR THIS SWINE AND ALWAYS OPPOSED HIM!

It is not my fault.

I blame our media and selfish complacent Americans. If the soccer moms would have gotten their heads out of their a$$es to not vote in the Clinton/Gores i e... freedom we just lost! The current President approved 100 million to the U.N.'s.For what? Get the radical ragheads out,cease the student BS visas,tighten up our borders all around in perimeter and tell the UN to pound sand.

Steal mills are all but closed.There will soon be no Foundries left.They have all been sold to Mexico and China.What will we have left but to conform to the UN if we don't stop! We can trade over the big pond w/out selling our people out!

Global economy,Global trade...WHAT about US? When your yuppie spoiled lil boys are drafted and you cannot go to the mall safely, what are you going to do?Care then? Selfish... to the point of being a police state?

Wake up!

The media is not reporting how much damage that Clinton/Gore did, when will this be breaking AP news?

Pensions of military retirees are not enough to eat with...(I know first hand) yet most civilians care about nothing but their Volvo's, Beemers, mini-vans and vacations! WITH WHAT FREEDOM? When will America CARE about more than themseves, muchless bout our military?

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What do we expect from the SHEEPLE that elected then re-elected the Perpetrator in Chief, KKKlintoon, all-time hater of the armed forces and, ultimately, of this country...

I know it's a long shot but I still dream of seeing him and his husband, Hitlery, wearing orange jump-suits, picking up litter along the country's by-ways...

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