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.
