We're at War, You Say?

The American Enterprise Online ^ | May 17, 2006 | Joseph Knippenberg

[rlmorel]

Okay...I visualized that perfectly!!!!!

[Allegra]

The next day, I felt a little embarrassed. I thought, hell, this young guy comes home on leave, he came home to get away from the military for a while, and it was all we talked about. I remembered what it was like to be a young guy home on leave when I was in, but I really couldn't remember if it was a subject I talked about, avoided, or even really cared.

I think you did the right thing. They come home to get away from the rigors, but I think it's probably therapeutic for them to discuss it and I also believe that they appreciate the recognition. They hear that garbage the MSM spouts and I always encourage people to show their appreciation to the troops so that they'll understand that the genreal population IS grateful for what they do.

And your orange cat is very handsome! There's just something about those ginger cats that makes them kind of special. Mine is a character and he keeps me in stitches.

[MozartLover]

You are right, Allegra. My son doesn't mind talking about his experiences at all; in fact he is usually fascinated by the fact that WE are all so fascinated with what he has to say, and will sit and answer our questions for hours.

When he came home on leave the troops were met at the airport by a crowd of cheering people. He was very surprised at that. Everything he reads over there tells him that the troops have little support at home. He has stopped reading the newspapers except for Stars & Stripes. Just got tired of the negativity.

[Allegra]

He has stopped reading the newspapers except for Stars & Stripes.

Even the Stars and Gripes (Mideast Edition, no less) has gotten a tad leftist. Not as bad as the WaPo or NYT, but they print a lot of AP and Reuters articles that aren't exactly supportive of the efforts over here.

Please thank your son for me and I'm so glad he's home and getting the recognition he deserves.

[MozartLover]

Yes, he said that too (re: Stars & Stripes) but said it's still better than the alternatives....

Thank you for your kind words. He was home last month for a couple of weeks; he's back over there now. We are hoping he'll be home for good by Thanksgiving.