Enough is enough....

I was watching the news....flipping between CBS and NBC. What I saw there on a story they did, I found appalling. They have raised the age limit for enlistment to 42. This may be good for some who actually do want to join, but thought they were too old. They are also extending their time.

This is asking for trouble.....hell, its not asking, its inviting it in.

I do not believe anyone believes in this war....maybe at the beginning, when it appeared we had an ideal we were fighting for. Now, its appears to be nothing more than protecting the interests of big business. The troops are worn out, their gear is worn out, nerves are stretch from here to the moon, and still, they give and give.

What ever dieties are involved......bless those troops......what they are doing is above and beyond.

I am inspired by the memory of a picture of a person that tried to make a difference.....and in his own way, did just that. I don't think that was his intention....it just happened and someone was there to document that moment.

Remember the picture of the man who stood in front of all those tanks in China? In Tiananmen Square? That took balls, it took the sort of courage I know I do not have, though I hope if the situation called for it, I would be brave enough to take a stand regarding my government. I say brave because the belief is, that man was later executed by his government. I'm not sure I'm brave enough to die for whatever cause.

I'd like to think I am....but I'm not sure. Maybe, who know.......

Anyway, the point is, I believe, if we are to get out of Iraq/Afganistan.....we are going to have to stand in front of the tank that is our government. As I remember, they are supposed to represent the will of 'we, the people'. This 'we', says get out of that sandbox and let them go to hell in their own way.

I mean damn, let them do what they will......let them, their people, rise up and smite them down.....not bitch and whine at use because we didn't do whatever, and do not respect them and their religion...etc. I'm sick of it. Bring our people home.

I'm not sure where to find my tank, but I know I can do something, even if its only writing those Washington pukes about what this 'people' wants.

I suggest you do the same. Who knows if they will start a draft....and its' your sons/daughters/husbands/wife they send off to die.

not 'enuff said.....