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Originally Posted by kmchugh  What I find disturbing about this thread, reflecting a trend in our society, is the attitude of some that the military will never "get" my kid. I can't really elaborate on it more that that, and as a father, a bit of me understands. Still, it troubles me deeply for what it may hold for our nation. | It is a tragic state for our country - when for two centuries it was considered a mark of pride and honor to serve our country, and to sacrifice a child for everything our country stood for.
Unfortunately, the past 50 years has brought so many unjust military actions, and it has become so clear that those who are most fervently in favor of wars are not the ones who will be out fighting (and dying) for them.
We cannot disparage parents who don't want their children to be used as fodder in order for multinational corporations to further fill their coffers. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Conservatism: Self-centered mean-spiritedness fueled by ignorance and misguided self-importance.
Bigotry is a social disease.
Legalized same-sex marriage almost certainly benefits those same-sex couples who choose to marry, as well as the children being raised in those homes. - David Blankenhorn is president of the New York-based Institute for American Values and the author of "The Future of Marriage."
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09-13-2007, 04:30 PM
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