[Tumbleweed_Connection]

The left, who participated in yesterdays memorial, openly stated the fact that even though they intended to vote Kerry, that this was not a political issue. They realized Bush was there both in the interest of America and out of respect of those who perished in 911.

Today our nation is fighting the terrorism which attacked us. I cannot imagine those who give their lives wishing to be recognized politically. If the goal is to pay tribute to them, certainly there is a better way than breaking news, the manner which mass media incorporates. I don't know anything about the vets forum nor the religion forum if either military recognition or prayer applies. I don't see the honor here.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

The honor is that a brave and priceless human being died for us, and that is breaking news and above most other affairs of mankind on earth, any day.

It is not a chalk mark for the enemy, it is a measure of the noble character of our military men and women, and a reminder to us all....

Dear Lord,
Lest I continue
My complacent way
Help me remember
Somewhere out there
A man died for me today.
As long as there be war
I then must
Ask and answer
Am I worth dying for? * 

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* Taken from the book, "A Man Called Intrepid" by William Stevenson. ~ TEXOKIE