Iraq War

Those who know me, know that I've been against the war since I found out that we were lied to about the reasons we went to war. BUT... I've been truly conflicted about stating my objections because so many of my family are either military veterans or are serving/have served in this war. At the moment, none of my kin are other there, thank you, God!

I received an email this afternoon from one of my uncles who is a Vietnam veteran, and I believe he supports President Bush, and I know that he definitely supports the enlisted men and women of this country. The email had a link to this video on YouTube. His email states "No matter your political views, etc. this is a powerful 4-minute (or so) piece I think all, as Americans, can be proud of. This hit me pretty hard. If you feel the same after watching, please send to those you feel would be touched."

Well, Unca, it did. Lizzy Palmer, you did a great job. But as I watched, I wondered who would end up the the last enlisted person killed in this war. I hope it isn't anyone I know, because I'm afraid I couldn't stand it. My family has been so blessed in that our family members who served in the wars, past and present, have all come home to their families. All of them. We've never had any deaths due to war. I hope to God we never will.

For those of you who have had this happen to your family, from the bottom of my heart, Thank You and God bless your family.

As the video said, "they did their job." So, no matter what you feel about this war, remember: there may come a time when our military does have to protect us from imminent, legitimate threat. They don't ask whether it is right or wrong. They do their job, just like the fire fighters and police do -- they protect us, they save us, and they don't ask questions while they do it. They put their own lives at risk for us. Support them, and demand that our leaders don't squander this precious resource on anything but legitimate threats.

I hope they all get to come home soon.