bravery

I just read a note entitled "Bravery" written, supposedly by a young Marine. Just thought I'd put some old guy into the thing. First, I am one of those that stepped into the breach so that the young man could make such statements, if he did. Second, the reason for stepping into the breach is so that all can speak their minds. That means those that disagree. Third, a young man is more apt than others to be decieved by those who would send him to his death for no good reason. Fourth, one should be wary of those who wrap themselves in the flag. Hitler carried a nation to hell wrapped in a flag.

The war being perpetrated upon the Iraqi, and US, people is a crime. It was brought about by a group that did not have the best interest of the country or world in mind. There is no connection between 9/11 and Iraq. There is NO reason for us to be there. The reason we went to war was to get Bin Laden. He is still alive and well. Al Queda was not in Iraq when we got there. They now drive the politics and agenda in Iraq. Why in the fuck is that young man in Iraq? Who would put him in a position to write such a thing?

Just my guess, but the message was not written by a young Marine, but a political hack trying to score political points. Very sad that such a thing could, or would, be done in the name of a war that we should not be part of. And, in the name of those who stand in the breach for their brethren.

If my supposition is incorrect, I refer to my original statement. Like the writer (maybe) I stood in the breach and earned my right to make up my own mind about whatever subject...and make myself known. Much as the young man is doing now.

Just a thought from Mark Twain: "Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it."