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(Message started by: thsa/simon on Mar 29^th, 2003, 10:39am)

Title: Views from a soldier
Post by thsa/simon on Mar 29^th, 2003, 10:39am

Well,

I am back from doing things I cannot tell you all about and it pains me to read some of the garbage in some of these posts.

I admit I was angry and contemplated writing some really hardcore ranting and raving, cursing and swearing, but I figured that what I gained in intensity, I would lose in persuasion.

So instead I will give you all 3 things to think about.

1) When I was younger I went to East Germany with several friends. We were accosted by a Russian woman, who when she found out that we were American, scolded 'what makes your country so great? what makes you think that America is better than everyone one else?' Before I could answer one of my female friends said, 'I can come vistit you in your country, can you come visit me in mine?' When the older woman sais nothing, my young friend burst into tears and said 'that's what makes us great'.
Apply this to Iraq.

2) For everyone that believes in the whole 'one world-one voice', let me ask you. Who voice rings CLOSER to your view of the world George Bush or Saddam Hussein?

3) When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush.

He answered by saying that, "Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond
our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return."

It became very quiet in the room.

So as a soldier, I do NOT want war. No one does, as there is no wisdom in it. But sometimes it is necessary. At this point it doesn't matter if you are for this war or against it, to Hussein and his ilk, you are the infidel and he wants you dead. SO STFU AND LET ME DO MY JOB PROTECTING YOU ASS FROM SUCH PEOPLE, SO THAT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CALL ME A BABY KILLING, MURDERING, FASCIST WHATEVER-IT-IS YOU WANT TO CALL ME. STICK YOU HEAD BACK IN THE SAND AND I'LL TELL YOU WHEN ITS OVER.

simon

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by cbolony on Mar 29^th, 2003, 11:09am

Very good post thsa/simon well done

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by nancyc on Mar 29^th, 2003, 11:16am

I CALL YOU A TRUE AMERICAN, BRO!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU...I am a mother of a soldier..worried and scared for him and all of you guys and gals that have the courage to fight for their country...I admire you...and I am always here praying for you all....know that you are loved by a soldier's mom here in South Carolina...please keep in touch with me and Ree..us moms need to know what is going on....smiles,nancyc ps. we all hate war, i think...but Saddam hates the ones protesting as much as anyone....wonder if they think about that?

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by jimbo on Mar 29^th, 2003, 11:20am

Simon,

Great post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8) 8) 8)

Seeya,

Jimbo

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by don on Mar 29^th, 2003, 11:27am

Quote:

the Archbishop of Canterbury

Has a lot of balls to accuse others of empire building.

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by catlind on Mar 29^th, 2003, 11:36am

Simon,

Thank you for your sacrifices. It pains me to see a defender of our freedoms hurt by bickering and dissent. Your sacrifice to the defense of freedom is honored in this home, and very much appreciated.

Please everyone remember that sacrifice is not just when a soldier is gone, their families, and everything about their lives suffers and sacrifices when a military service member is deployed.

Simon you have printed 3 wonderful and moving points to consider.

Cat

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by sailpappy on Mar 29^th, 2003, 11:38am

;D ;D Simon,
Are you sure we're not related! Great point made and having survived Nam and the aftermath I know just what you talking about, I have been spit on, slapped in the face, had milkshakes poured over my head and called some words I would not care to share, but I thought I was doing the right thing fighting for all of those peoples right to say and have what ever opinion they wanted to have, didn't appreciate the disrespect, I don't think the Peace Demonstrators understand that if you and I and a lot of other Baby killers didn't heed the call to defend our freedom they just might really be dead in the street, Thanks Brother! Pappy
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Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by jonny on Mar 29^th, 2003, 12:47pm

Great post, Simon!!!!

.................................jonny

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by 2late on Mar 29^th, 2003, 1:24pm

well put 'bro! thank you. .............Jack

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by Edna on Mar 29^th, 2003, 6:20pm

I call you...........

a BRAVE VETERAN

THANK YOU if it weren't for soldiers such as you, "I" could NOT be "ME"

God Bless You always,
EDNA

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by JDH on Mar 29^th, 2003, 9:23pm

That was well put Simon.
thank you for serving.

Jim

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by Ree on Mar 29^th, 2003, 11:06pm

Great post simon... with love and guts all together in one post... go get them and bring the rest of our brave boys and girls home... thanks for whatever you do... ree

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by Mark C on Mar 29^th, 2003, 11:53pm

Thank You Sir.

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by M.R. on Mar 30^th, 2003, 2:58am

I also thank you. No way to repay you but my gratitude and my word that the first person that puts you down in front of me gets his/her ass kicked.

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by kissmyglass on Mar 30^th, 2003, 10:11am

Simon,

Thank you.

MR, I agree, I think I'm going to find a protest, let some fool try to block my way kick their sorry ass....

Kev

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by Kcir on Mar 30^th, 2003, 12:30pm

Simon,

Great post !!!

Thankyou for all that you do!

Rick T

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by cootie on Mar 30^th, 2003, 1:01pm

Thank you simon for all you've done for us and this country........you and solidies like you are our hope !! Nothing but respect Pam

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by WendyHowe on Mar 30^th, 2003, 4:44pm

Simon

My thanks for what you are doing, my admiration for your profession and your courage.
My stunned admiration for your reasonable and persuasive post in the face of provocation.

You are a gentleman and a scholar,.....and probably an acrobat too.

Wendy

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by domm on Mar 30^th, 2003, 5:18pm

Thank you Simon.

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by catlind on Mar 30^th, 2003, 5:24pm

Domm! How the hell are ya? Glad to see you posting!

Cat

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by fubar on Mar 30^th, 2003, 5:37pm

Simon,

Thank you for fighting for me. I appreciate my freedom, and if I could write a personal "Thank You" to every soldier I would.

Please try not to be angry with the vocal anti-war people. They don't know what they are doing. They don't realize how ironic it is they protest against the very freedom they have. With many of them, they believe their heart is in the right place.

In debates like this, people tend to become quite closed-minded. Their stance, being principles-based no matter what side they are on, makes it difficult to be rational when listening or responding to the opposing argument.

So in summary... there are many of us behind you. The rest are morons so ignore them. ;)

-Fu

Title: Re: Views from a soldier
Post by Bonniegirl on Apr 9^th, 2003, 12:34pm

I don't know you, but I'd like to thank you and let you know that I have been praying for the safe return of all of you brave men and women that sacrifice for others freedoms and basic human rights. Know that there are many Americans who honor you. ;)- Bonniegirl