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LifeTime Laker
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This speaks for itself
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8/5/2007 6:56:47 PM
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I took this from the MySpace page of a young man from Ashland. He is serving in Iraq with an MP unit. I can't say if it his original writing, but I think it most likely is. Even if it isn't his, it well could be. Maybe those that have whined and complained about water levels this year will gain some perspective on their life.
God bless this young man, and all who serve!!
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You stay up for 16 hours. He stays up for days on end. You take a warm shower to help you wake up. He goes days or weeks without running water. You complain of a "headache", and call in sick. He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward. You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends. He still fights for your right to wear that shirt. You make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket. He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags. You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you. He knows he may not see some of his buddies again. You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls. He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists. You complain about how hot it is. He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow. You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong. He doesn't get to eat today. Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes. He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean. You go to the mall and get your hair redone. He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today. You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over. He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months. You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight. He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home. You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday. He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume. You roll your eyes as a baby cries. He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet. You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything. He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting. You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him. He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded. You see only what the media wants you to see. He sees the broken bodies lying around him. You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't. He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in danger. You stay at home and watch TV. He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat. You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable. He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long. If you support your troops, the click "reply to poster" copy all the codes, and repost the bulletin. If you don't support your troops well, then don't re-post. You won't die in 7 days, your love life won't be affected, and you won't have the worst day ever. You don't have to repost. It's not like you know the men and women that are dying to preserve your rights. .. ..
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Uncle Sam
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8/5/2007 11:20:31 PM
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What keeps this from being a great post? Sentiments like this: "You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt"
I hate this war in Iraq. I do not support it. I do not think US troops should be fighting in Iraq. (Afghanistan is another matter.)
According to many, this means that I do not support the troops. In truth, I believe I support the troops more than most. I send care packages weekly. (Do you?) I send emails almost daily, and letter when I can. (Do you?) I support these brave young men and women with all of my heart and soul, and I hope they accomplish all of their goals, and more. But I don't want them there, and if I heard that the US was pulling out tomorrow, I'd be the happiest man on Earth.
Why? Because two of the soldiers that many of you claim I "don't support" are my own sons.
Anyone who says that you can't support the soldiers without supporting the war could not be more wrong.
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ot
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8/6/2007 9:14:54 AM
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thanks for the post LTL.... we do have it made, and i'm sure their lives are miserable over there. I understood your point loud and clear. on the grand scheme of things water levels do not matter.
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LakeLover
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Uncle Sam
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8/6/2007 9:48:19 AM
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God bless you and your sons. I also have a son in Afghanistan he has been there almost 7 months and has until January before he comes home for good. He has already served a year tour in Iraq. I totally agree with you that we can totally support the troops but not the war.
God bless them all.
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waterbug
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8/6/2007 10:01:17 AM
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Thanks for the post LTL. We are so fortunate to have many men and women that volunteer to go where they are asked to go and do a job that many might or might not support. There are more important things than the fact that I have no water in front of my pier and my air conditioner went out this weekend.
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LifeTime Laker
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I SALUTE them.
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8/6/2007 10:31:07 AM
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I am coming more and more to your way of thinking Uncle Sam. Until talking with someone whom I respect and admire last year I wouldn't have considered it. This person spent a year in Afghanistan, yet questioned our Iraq policy himself. Since listening to him I have had to rethink the issue. But I still say, agree or not, as long as we are there we should be there to win. Unfortunately 'win' seems to be very hard to define at this point.
I will keep you and your sons in my thoughts and prayers as I do all that are in harms way. I have made a couple of small donations to help a local group that was sending out 'care packages' but have not sent any myself. I make it a point to shake the hand and personally thank anyone I see in uniform. You can tell your sons that this old fat guy APPRECIATES what they do. Tell them I said keep their heads down and their powder dry!!
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CAT BOAT
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8/6/2007 3:45:05 PM
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Thanks for the post LTL. I also enjoyed reading as did the others.
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BDGRIFF
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8/6/2007 3:51:12 PM
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Me being a retired infantry soldier, quite enjoyed it myself.
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the real world, LTL.
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Lady
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8/7/2007 9:13:25 PM
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What a great post this is! I could not agree with you more. I am furious with the current administration as their theory seems to be - "disagree and you don't support the troops". Well, I DEFINITELY support our brave men and women in Iraq but I DO NOT support the Pentagon and the current administration. My hope is that your sons (and everyone else's sons and daughters) keep safe and come home very, very soon.
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Feb
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I know What You Intending to
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8/7/2007 11:16:50 PM
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say Lady and I agree. Please rephrase one part of your post. You are most likely disgusted with the political appointees in the Pentagon. There are a lot of Military and Civil Servant working long and uncompensated hour in the Pentagon supporting our troops. Just ride by the Pentagon any hour of the day or night or day of the week and see the cars filling the parking lot at the Pentagon.. Our various Training and Doctrine Commands along with the Logistics and Personnel commands are working very hard to support our troops with eveything they can get to them. There is a lot of R&D work for future support systems being cut just to support the war on terrorism or fund the current battle zones. The military soldiers, equipment and quality of technology developent is becomin a hollow Army very quickly. Not only is it happening with the regular forces but it is happening with the reserve forces and National Guards. We can take young American recruits and have them fully trained and headed to Iraq in less than 6 months. We can not get the local Iraqi force armed, trained, or capable of fighing after four years of training.
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Lady
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To feb (and Uncle Sam)
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8/8/2007 12:01:36 AM
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Oh, you are so right! I did mean the political appointees and not the employees. Sorry that I didn't make myself clear. I know that the military and civilian personnel that work at the Pentagon are dedicated and I do appreciate their service. I apologize for my lack of clarity!
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