Right or Wrong, They Serve Our Country
Yesterday, General William C. Westmoreland passed away at a retirement home in South Carolina. Here is the article from Yahoo! News:
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050719/ap_on_re_us/obit_westmoreland
General Westmoreland was best known as the commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam during most of the Vietnam War.
If there were to be any blame regarding the conduct of the Vietnam War, I would place it at the feet of the politicians, not the military or their commanders. Per our Constitution, the military is ultimately controlled by the civilian leadership.
While there is no such thing as a "good war", I feel that our government did not have a strategy, or even a resolve, to see the Vietnam War through to total victory, just as we did in so-called "good wars" such as World War II. BTW, General Westmoreland was a veteran of World War II and Korea, as well as Vietnam.
As for the war in Iraq, I do hope that our politicians do not repeat the same mistakes as they did in Vietnam and that, unlike Vietnam, our troops can come home with pride, dignity, and to a public that appreciates their service and sacrifices.
Regardless of how you feel about Iraq, or war in general, remember that, right or wrong, the people of our armed forces selflessly serve wherever Uncle Sam sends them. After all, they are the ones who are sworn to uphold and defend our Constitution, thus protecting our freedoms here at home.
I do draw the line on anti-war sentiment, however, when folks like Jane Fonda visit the enemy and spew treasonous remarks such as telling our troops to put down their guns. A couple of years ago, the Dixie Chicks came pretty close when they ran their big mouths in London during a concert. (Note to Entertainers: We, the American public, want to you entertain us, not "preach" at us. Your compliance would be appreciated very much.)
General Westmoreland, thank you for serving our country. May you rest in peace and may God comfort your family. May God also bless America and be with the current generation of troops and their families.
Right or wrong, our troops serve our country, so please give them your support.
That's all for today. Thanks for visiting and please come back soon.
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050719/ap_on_re_us/obit_westmoreland
General Westmoreland was best known as the commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam during most of the Vietnam War.
If there were to be any blame regarding the conduct of the Vietnam War, I would place it at the feet of the politicians, not the military or their commanders. Per our Constitution, the military is ultimately controlled by the civilian leadership.
While there is no such thing as a "good war", I feel that our government did not have a strategy, or even a resolve, to see the Vietnam War through to total victory, just as we did in so-called "good wars" such as World War II. BTW, General Westmoreland was a veteran of World War II and Korea, as well as Vietnam.
As for the war in Iraq, I do hope that our politicians do not repeat the same mistakes as they did in Vietnam and that, unlike Vietnam, our troops can come home with pride, dignity, and to a public that appreciates their service and sacrifices.
Regardless of how you feel about Iraq, or war in general, remember that, right or wrong, the people of our armed forces selflessly serve wherever Uncle Sam sends them. After all, they are the ones who are sworn to uphold and defend our Constitution, thus protecting our freedoms here at home.
I do draw the line on anti-war sentiment, however, when folks like Jane Fonda visit the enemy and spew treasonous remarks such as telling our troops to put down their guns. A couple of years ago, the Dixie Chicks came pretty close when they ran their big mouths in London during a concert. (Note to Entertainers: We, the American public, want to you entertain us, not "preach" at us. Your compliance would be appreciated very much.)
General Westmoreland, thank you for serving our country. May you rest in peace and may God comfort your family. May God also bless America and be with the current generation of troops and their families.
Right or wrong, our troops serve our country, so please give them your support.
That's all for today. Thanks for visiting and please come back soon.
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5:28 AM
