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Originally Posted by Sweetwater
Shades of the late 60's and early 70's when Vietnam vets were spit upon and called "baby killers." It would be nice if those so opposed to our military could divorce themselves from the freedoms and national interests they protect. But regrettably our constitutional system allows them to benefit from the actions of the military they abhor.
I hope you're right that that generation and thinking spells it's own end...but I fear that is overly optimistic.
I for one thank every military person I encounter for their service. In fact I had the opportunity to do so recently when I met a young wounded marine, still recovering from nerve damage.
I'll also use this opportunity to invite any boat owners and charter captains to participate in the Vets Fish Ptown (free fishing trips for vets and families) on June 4. This was a program started by Rich Wood of Nelson's Bait and Tackle. Let me know if you want details and contacts...I'll happily provide them.
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Sweetwater, you are very kind. We are expecting baby #3 on June 1, so I expect that once again, my fishing opportunities will be extremely limited this summer (I'm a pretty hands-on Dad).
If you want to pass me the details, I might like to contribute (if they take donations) so that other deserveing vets can get matched up with thoughtful folks who put together programs like this.. God Bless you for your thoughts and for thinking of the vets.
As to these trust fund brats at Columbia, I think the pendulum is swinging hard to the right. Scott Brown getting elected in Mass in 2009, the drubbling the Dems took in 2010, and what's going in Wisconsin, which could really spark a conservative, anti-union movement that is so needed. The Democrats (at least the liberal wing) are desperate, which they should be, and it shows...
I sure didn't sign up for them, nor did I sign up for the kids at Wesleyan. You had to see it to believe it...But it takes all kinds to make the world, I guess...
Hope we can maybe wet a line toget