November 12, 2007
Veterans Day
I’ve only had the news on briefly today. It disgusted me. The national observance of Veterans Day is not about promoting political agendas. Stow that stuff, just for today, please. If you’re speaking in public, speak instead about sacrifice, service and honor. Speak of the debt we all owe to thousands upon thousands of men and women who stepped to the front of the line and purchased our freedoms. Honor the memory of those who gave their all so that you could have the right to promote your political agenda. Salute a veteran and shake a hand, with a sincere “Mahalo!” bursting from your heart and through your lips. Find an American flag and spend a moment in silent contemplation about those who have kept her flying. Today is not about whether you support our current military operations. It’s not about whether Democrats or Republicans, conservatives or liberals should define our government. It’s about respect. Take a moment to show some.
Dad, circa 1944
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November 12th, 2007 at 6:21 pm, Flo Says:
Amen!!!!
November 12th, 2007 at 6:30 pm, Ann Says:
YES!!!!
November 13th, 2007 at 1:12 am, skeet Says:
Mahalo for that, Flo. It seems we’re in agreement today.
November 13th, 2007 at 1:13 am, skeet Says:
Mahalo for having my back on this one, Ann. Today was a day for politicians to sit down and shut up. What a shame they didn’t seem to know that.
November 13th, 2007 at 8:19 am, Venomous Kate Says:
Awesome post, Skeet. You can’t see it, but I’m applauding you.
November 13th, 2007 at 8:37 am, skeet Says:
Mahalo, Kate I was right pissed when I wrote that!
November 13th, 2007 at 4:21 pm, Whim Says:
Right on!
November 13th, 2007 at 7:14 pm, Tina Kubala Says:
Well put. Thanks.
November 13th, 2007 at 8:44 pm, Cass Says:
Excellent post! Think I need a shovel so I can digg it.
November 13th, 2007 at 8:46 pm, Cass Says:
Well, I tried to stumble it instead, but I can’t get that to work either. Guess my kudos will have to so this time.
November 13th, 2007 at 10:07 pm, skeet Says:
Mahalo, Whim.
November 13th, 2007 at 10:08 pm, skeet Says:
Mahalo, Tina.
November 13th, 2007 at 10:10 pm, skeet Says:
Aw, mahalo for the thoughts, Cass. I have trouble with Diggs and Stumbles, too. Sometimes they work, sometimes not. This post wasn’t about boosting my popularity anyway.