Dear Friends,
Today the President of the United States of America, George W. Bush, stated to the world that should Saddam Hussein not submit to the demand that he and his sons leave Iraq, military action will be launched against that country.
To state that the times we live in today are emotionally turbulent, would be an understatement. War could well be eminent.
There is a bill on capital hill introduced by Representative Charles B. Rangel of New York and Ernest F. Hollings of South Carolina to reinstate the draft in the event that President Bush sends the nation into war. Of the 535 members of Congress who voted on giving Bush authority to attack Iraq, only one had an enlisted son in the military.
When my uncle served in Vietnam after he was drafted, he was doing his duty. His duty wasn't to agree or disagree with the cause, it was to do what his country asked of him - to serve.
One of the darkest periods in our nation's history occurred during that Vietnam conflict. I am not referring to whether or not the U.S. was just in its involvement, I am referring to the treatment of returning soldiers - those who were spit upon by their own countrymen for having done their duty and served their country.
There are those who believe very strongly that President Bush would be just in declaring war on Iraq. There are those who believe very strongly that such action would be completely unjust.
I don't think there will ever be a war, police action, or political conflict that has 100% support from the people of the countries involved.
In the event a war does take place in our future, I ask that we learn from our past mistakes. Those that serve are heroes for the sacrifice they make for their country despite any personal political objections.
If you don't agree with the cause, that is allowed. Protest is allowed. We are, after all, a free country.
But, if you do protest, target your protest responsibly. Protest the politicians you disagree with, not the soldiers who serve their country.
The bravest of heroes are those who fight despite.
Peace, Love, Trust
rikki lee travolta
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