Posted on 04/12/2005 12:53:08 PM PDT by T. Buzzard Trueblood
One Marine vs. 20 Idiots--Guess Who Wins?
On Friday we noted that a score of Ohio University students and others had staged a "die-in" to protest the liberation of Iraq. The Post, the student newspaper, carried a letter from Marc Fencil, a senior who is also a Marine currently stationed in Iraq, that is so excellent we reprint it in full:
It's a shame that I'm here in Iraq with the Marines right now and not back at Ohio University completing my senior year and joining in blissful ignorance with the enlightened, war-seasoned protesters who participated in the recent "die-in" at College Gate. It would appear that all the action is back home, but why don't we make sure? That's right, this is an open invitation for you to cut your hair, take a shower, get in shape and come on over! If Michael Moore can shave and lose enough weight to fit into a pair of camouflage utilities, then he can come too!
Make sure you all say your goodbyes to your loved ones though, because you won't be seeing them for at least the next nine months. You need to get here quick because I don't want you to miss a thing. You missed last month's discovery of a basement full of suicide vests from the former regime (I'm sure Saddam's henchmen just wore them because they were trendy though). You weren't here for the opening of a brand new school we built either. You might also notice women exercising their new freedom of walking to the market unaccompanied by their husbands.
There is a man here, we just call him al-Zarqawi, but we think he'd be delighted to sit down and give you some advice on how you can further disrespect the victims of Sept. 11...
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sweet. best of the web written by the best of America
My heart goes out to Marc and all other brave troops in Iraq and Afganistan and I can appreciate their frustration.
Remember only too well (even though its going on 40 years) how we felt in Nam hearing about the protesters back here and their condemnation of not only the War, but us in the Military as well.
The big difference is that with the exception of Abu Ghraib, there has been little for the Hate America First Crowd to hang their hat on and acuse ALL of the troops of committing attrocities; the majority of Americans still support them; and as long as there Vietnam Vets still alive and around, we will NEVER let our brave men and women be treated like we were when they return from their tours!!!
John Kerry, Jane Fonda, the VVAW, et al, BRING IT ON!!!
The big difference is that with the exception of Abu Ghraib, there has been little for the Hate America First Crowd to hang their hat on and acuse ALL of the troops of committing attrocities;
Wow, thank you for your service. I am in awe of the men who served in Vietnam, a Greatest Generation if ever there was one.
I think another big difference is that 40 years after Vietnam, the American people are hip to the treachery of the establishment press, and simply don't trust them. It's not just the absence of stuff to hang their hat on. It's that Americans no longer trust leftist hat hangers, Thank God.
And thank you once again for your service!
Wonderful read.
bump for later discussion
Still more evidence that the war in Iraq is, without a doubt, a theater of the War on Terror.
We saw the birth of Rock and Roll with Elvis, the Beach Boys, Beatles, etc., and that made it a fun time to be around. We saw a change in transportation with the advent of jet planes for general aviation. We saw the building of an interstate highway system which allowed us the freedom to take our jalopies/souped up rods/muscle cars, and take to the open roads.
It was a rebellious generation, but overall, we had respect for parents, law enforcement and the flag (before they started burning them in protest, which to this day, makes me want to do something irrational) love of country and a good work ethic.
That said, I am more in awe of our young men and women of today's generation then you can comprehend.
To tell you the truth, I (and many others) were not only surprised, but amazed as to the response of these young people when we called upon them in our time of need.
I thought with all the propoganda over the past 20-30 years as well as the brain washing by educrats, this generation would turn out to be a big dissapointment. NOT!
In addition, when push came to shove, they performed "magnificently" on the field of battle. On top of that, when you see them or hear them speak, their love of country, their patriotism, their sense of duty and honor, just MAKES ME PROUD!!!!
After the tilt to the left in the 60's, I did not think we could muster such a magnificent group of individuals who populate our Armed Forces today,especially, considering they are ALL volunteers.
They reflect well on America and and I don't know where they come from or how we manage to "grow-em" like that, but it just seems that every generation produces a "crop" of real patriots who are a cut above and this one in particular, I would consider them as good as any we have had in the past, in any war or conflict. God Bless them All!
I respectfully differ from the nearly universal moniker of "Greatest Generation" bestowed on those who fought WW2. All wars, popular or not, generate heroes, that is the nature of combat. Should such a moniker be required, I would bestow it upon those who fought WW1, raised families during a terrible depression, then sent their sons to die for others. Their struggles and sacrifices were enormous.
Amen. These men and women have stepped up to the challenge magnificently.
Bump.
BTTT
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