This one came from a fabulous 70+ year old man who is a retired Air  Force
pilot and gave countless hours of service.

SENIORS MUST LEARN TO SACRIFICE!

All citizens of the USA should remember this!!!!!

I was embarrassed to read that President Clinton and his advisors have

said, "The older generation must learn to sacrifice as other generations

have done"  That's my generation!  I knew eventually someone would ferret

out the dirty secret: we've lived the "lifestyle of the rich and famous" all

our lives. Now, I know I must bare the truth about my generation and let the

country condemn us for our selfishness.  We certainly don't deserve any of

that Social Security money that we've put away for 45 or 50 years!  We

sure don't need help with our medical bills...no, we've surely got enough

put away for a $250,000 open heart surgery bill.  We've had so much fun

in our lives, why just read the following:

During the Depression we had a hilarious time dancing to the tune of

"Brother Can You Spare A.  Dime?"  We could choose to dine at any of

the country's fabulous soup kitchens, often joined by our parents and

siblings...  those were the heady days of carefree self-indulgence.

Then, with World War II, the cup filled to overflowing.  We had the chance

to bask on the exotic beaches of Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Okinawa;

to see the capitols of Europe and travel to such scenic spots as Bastogne,

Malmedy and Monte Cassino.  Of course, one of the most exhilarating

adventures was the stroll from Bataan to the local Japanese hotels,

laughingly known as death camps. But the good times really rolled for those

lucky enough to be on the beaches of Normandy for the swimming and

boating that pleasant June day in  '44.  Unforgettable!

Even luckier were those that drew the prized holiday tickets for

cruises on sleek, gray ships to fun filled spots like Midway, The Solomons

and  Murmansk.  Instead of asking, "What can we do for our country," an

indulgent government let us fritter away our youth wandering idly

through  the lush and lovely jungles of Burma and New Guinea.

Yes, it's all true: we were pampered, we were spoiled rotten, we

never did realize what sacrifice meant.  We envy you, Mr.  Clinton,

the harsh lessons you learned in London, Moscow, Little Rock, and the

secluded cubby's of the Oval office with a young intern.

My generation is old, Mr.  President...and guilty; but we are

repentant. Punish us for our failings, sir, that we may learn the true

meaning of Duty, Honor, and Country. Give that money that we've been

putting into Social Security and Medicare to those more deserving...like
yourself?

Robert J.  Grady, Lt.  Col., USAF (Ret), Colorado Springs.  For all  of

us who still remember, let those who don't, understand.

IF YOU FEEL AS I DO, YOU WILL PASS THIS ON TO EVERY ONE ON YOUR

LIST, REGARDLESS OF THEIR POLITICAL PREFERENCE.