I'm in the cave working on organizing my "kitchen" and have espn on. They keep showing a video compilation if deployed soldier's surprising their families coming home... I'm dehydrated from crying. On our independence day thanks to all who've served. Front lines, rear echelon, whatever soil your boots were on.... Thanks.
On a side note... Decades ago Kennedy asked us what we could do for our country... Now? WTF happened?
I study and read American history quite a bit... Man, things have changed.
Happy Independence Day.
Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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'Murica is becoming selfish and individualistic.
I glad I have all you lads and ladies here. This is one of the coolest things I've ever been a part of.
Very good point, henapple.
From having two much older half-brothers who proudly served in WWII, to prevailing attitudes (including electing the O-man) today, it does represent a sea change for the worse. Don't want to turn this wonderful forum into a political discussion, but I just had to vent.
Again, Happy Independence Day, all.
Since the door is open-there is a significant void (and getting larger) between those who have served in the armed forces and the rest of the population. In 1973 (when the draft ended-a whole 'nother topic) about 85% of the Senate and 75% of the House had prior military service. Today those numbers are in the low 20's to high teen's. That is a trend-line that reflects the disconnect between those who "do the heavy lifting" and those who enjoy the benefits without any appreciation. As a nation we have gone down the volunteer armed forces route so the gap will continue to grow. The challenge becomes one of making sure that the "lifters" don't get lost in the "I/me" nature of our life-style.
Perhaps someone at espn thought it worthy of a front-line story to force acknowledgement of just what it takes to be able to enjoy this 237th birthday of "The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave".
Off soap-box now.
FYI we are out of the "middle east". A'stan is not really there. The task there is called OEF.
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