On Sunday afternoon, the Packard Band will perform its first
lawn concert of the season in conjunction with Memorial Day. If it’s true to
form, a tribute will be given to those who have served our country in the various
branches of the military. My heart never fails to be exhilarated with prideful
emotion as I witness these veterans standing to the anthem representing their
branch of service. It always makes me proud to be an American, and grateful to
those, whether dead or alive, who fought for our freedom.
Especially,
am I moved by the “wounded warriors” who have come through the recent Iraqi and
Afghanistan fiasco; those
who, despite the loss of limbs, etc. still have a positive attitude and love
for America .
Hat’s off to these heroes!
War is “hell” at any level, but has been a fact of history because
of the “war” raging in human hearts. Does our country really have enemies who
are out to destroy us? Was it our fault that we were attacked by Islamic
terrorists on 9/11? Are we really the culprits? Is our American way of life a
“criminal offense?” It certainly seems so, when listening to the liberal media
and the “white house” propaganda.
One thing
about the ol’ time western movies was their promotion of justice. I loved Roy
Rodgers and Gene Autry who always “got their man.” The story line was simple
and the acting unsophisticated, even corny at times, but the difference between
the “good guys” and the crooks was clear.
Today, the
line of distinction between good and bad has been rubbed out. A grayish haze
has replaced what used to be black and white. The absolutes are gone, and
lawlessness has become the “law.” No one is responsible anymore---he’s either
“not guilty” or “mentally ill.” Criminals are being “treated” rather than
prosecuted. Like “no fault” insurance or divorce--- no one is wrong.
Therefore,
if right and wrong do not exist, there’s nothing left to “fight” for. No wonder
our president wants to “dialogue” with Iran and others who threaten our
society. This attitude of compromise can only lead to a détente, with so-called
“peace” at the expense of truth and justice.
In a
dangerous world with power-crazed dictators, strong military might serves as a deterrent
to war. We are being led to the slaughter, by those within our country who
consider our free enterprise system a crime and an offense toward other
nations. Our old time individualism and hard work ethic, they say, has caused
others to hate us. Thus, we should be ashamed of ourselves, and take from the
“haves” and give to the “have nots.”
This
socialistic mentality will supposedly produce a “classless” society, making all
people equal. That’s impossible, because each individual is unique. Equal
opportunity does not insure equal outcome. Therefore, the regime must
discourage personal initiative and creativity, promoting dependency on
government. That’s why our kids are being indoctrinated rather than educated. They
must “swallow” leftist, socialistic propaganda, in lieu of being exposed to the
genius of our founding fathers. The
Judao-Christian ethic is now being replaced by the religion of secular humanism;
i.e. man is his own god.
The “Berlin
Wall” came down under President Reagan’s watch, denouncing communism and
freeing the “slaves” of tyranny. Now the
same seeds of godless, socialistic tyranny are growing throughout our land. Who
is going to rescue us from this insidious malady? Is there not a cause?
The foreign
threat of terrorism looms over our heads daily, when actually the worst foe may
be within. Pogo said it well, “We have met the enemy and he is us.” Either way,
we are in a battle that cannot be denied or ignored. On this Memorial Day, let
us not forget the ideals for which our veterans have given their lives. Thankfully,
there is still a cause.
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