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Whenever I watch the news,
I can't help but think that our country has lost its mind. But, you know, I really believe there is a silent majority that knows how dangerous it is NOT to support our troops in Iraq.
posted by
Joe_Love
on November 18, 2005 at 6:13 PM
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Mike
I often see folks try to drag soldiers into political banter I feel it is unfair. I like to tell those folks to direct their need to pontificate to their legislature where it might do some good.
posted by
realitytherapy
on November 13, 2005 at 3:45 PM
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actually, ive had the opposite problem
people who have nothing to do with the military trying to give me their opinion on the war. while (although i'm in the army) i tend to disagree with this war, i do have to bite my tongue when i hear a freshman in college tell me why the army is evil.
posted by
mikebrown
on November 13, 2005 at 2:53 PM
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Reality
Amen!
Good news, though. When I asked my daughter and her friend (they're both 11) what Veterans Day was about, they knew right away. Now, I could explain away the fact that it was MY daughter (who know doubt has been subjected to countless dissertations from the old man). But, her friend knew which gives me some peace.
posted by
AlPenwasser
on November 12, 2005 at 1:13 PM
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Sometimes
simple answers will do.
posted by
Whacky
on November 12, 2005 at 11:40 AM
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Deidre
I wish he was in the thoughts of everyone in this country. While it's somewhat assumed that he is no longer with us, he can not be forgotten and must be brought home.
posted by
Bel_
on November 12, 2005 at 10:56 AM
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Military Wife
Matt Maupin is a hometown boy from here (SW Ohio) and is constantly in our thoughts.
posted by
Deirdre
on November 12, 2005 at 10:54 AM
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MW
I agree with you. Matt Maupin, is not forgotten here but I know I am in the minority.
posted by
realitytherapy
on November 12, 2005 at 10:44 AM
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Reality
I guess I am rather isolated or Michigan has a large number over there, not sure which. In my small town of 3000 we have 3 NG members over there, a couple of Reg Army and one fallen Marine...it's hard to forget here.
It's amazing to me that we so easily move on with everyday life and not think about while there is still a young man from Ohio who has been missing for over 18 months.
posted by
Bel_
on November 12, 2005 at 10:31 AM
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