Does that concern extend to the Democrats and liberals who also knew people killed on 9-11?
People who are dismayed over being told disapporoval of the bush doctrine "Because there will come a day when your hatred for Bush will give our enemies aid and comfort. That aid and comfort will allow them to cause the deaths of many more Americans. Their victims could and very well might be your friends, your families and your neighbors. Then, after you have shed your tears, prayed over their caskets, and attended more funerals than you can stand, then you can come back home, look in the mirror, and face the person who shares the blame."
It's beyond insulting to be told you are aiding the enemy's efforts to kill Americans because you don't think bush is king.
I never mentioned party affiliation. I weep for all innocent civilians hurt and lives lost at the hand of terrorists, regardless of race, color, nationality, religious or political persuasion.
I have no problem with your thoughts, because you are free to think and voice your opinion as you wish.
I also don't think Bush is king. I've said that before, and I continue to disagree with some of his policies. But he is the President of the United States,and therefore my President. I will stand behind him and defend his decisions. I will lay down my own life in defense of his, if necessary. Right now, his decision is to send as many more troops into Iraq as he feels necessary to complete the mission. Let the troops win the war in Iraq so that the Iraqi's can take control of the situation themselves. Then we can hand it over to them and return our troops to their families.
My problem is with those who would undermine what he is attempting to do, and that undermines the troops and their ability to win the war. WIN THE WAR first, then come home. But for the love of God, please don't pull the rug out from under their feet before they complete their mission. To do so will only embolden the enemy to retake Iraq, destroy what has already been built, and once again bring their terrorist acts to our own cities. If and when that happens, we will once again mourn the loss of innocent civilians. That's what we've been talking about - keeping it over there so it doesn't come here. Defeating the terrorists on their own soil so we won't have to worry about terrorist acts in our own cities, or our own homes.
I'm willing to do my part, even if it means going to the recruiter and talking them into letting me reenlist. But they won't, because I already tried, on the afternoon of Sept 11, 2001. I'd get on a plane tomorrow and sacrifice my own life once again if it meant that I could help prevent my family and friends from harm in the future. No risk is too great when it comes to protecting those I love and the American way of life that is so precious to us all.
Since you brought it up, let's talk about insulting speech. Everything you say in regards to Bush is insulting. Not once have you talked about even one positive thing that he has accomplished. You call him a liar as easily as you would place an order in a restaurant. You criticize without offering alternate ideas. All the terms you use about him and his administration are insulting. Your attitude and speech in general are insulting towards him. You have gone beyond the description of disapproval. But that's what we've come to expect from hate filled liberals.
I'm an American citizen, a US Army, two time Vietnam combat veteran. I'm proud to have served my country when and where I was needed, and I'll gladly do it again if given the opportunity. Those who wish us harm, and those who say and do everything they can to tear down what generation upon generation of American heroes have given their lives to build make me sick. If that includes you, then so be it. If you hate this country, and for what it stands, then by all means run to the airport, buy a one way ticket to Iran, Russia, China, Vietnam, or even France for all I care.
"Lead, or Follow, or get the hell out of the way".