"Honor to the Soldier and Sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause." ~ Abraham Lincoln
We live in a (mostly) free country. People are allowed to criticize the actions of political leaders. Public figures can speak out against military action without being dragged off in handcuffs.
In some cases, that's a shame.
The California Gov. Gavin Newsom, always reliable for a ridiculous quote, calls Israel "an apartheid state." Hey Gov'ner, who claims he can't read but is on tour promoting the book he wrote: The Arabs who live in Israel not only have equal voting rights, but it is also one of the only places in the Mideast where women can vote.
Podcasters Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly are blaring their discontent with the US-Israel operations against Iran. Carlson calls it "Israel's war," ignoring the 47 years of radical Islamist terrorist attacks against the United States that began with the seizing of American hostages in 1979.
Kelly, obviously considering herself profoundly wise, gravely announces that no American should die "for a foreign country." It prompts one to wonder if Megs has ever heard of D-Day or the bloody battles throughout the Pacific theatre in World War II.
Such strident negativity while our troops are in harm's way is, to me, inexcusable. Doubts can be expressed in a respectful manner while honoring the enormous sacrifice that our military families--families! --are making at this crucial time. Our troops' job is to keep us all safe in the homeland, including the naysayers who denigrate their mission. Gratitude and prayers to each and every US service member, especially those now serving in the Mideast.
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| US Army Soldier saying goodbye to his toddler son. |
