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Post by Mark on Apr 28, 2006 17:13:47 GMT -5
No matter what you feelings are about the war - please do not forget the veterans of that war who have returned home wounded in body and/or spirit - They need and deserve our support. Visit Wounded Warrior Project
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Post by Dabbit on Apr 29, 2006 8:42:29 GMT -5
That true Mark, and the one thing I miss (in my condition) is walking along the sand - dipping in the sea etc.
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Post by Maria on Apr 29, 2006 15:14:13 GMT -5
Dave, I can only imagine how you must feel. Yet, when I read what you have written, I admire you. What great spirit and fortitude you have!
As to addressing the young men and women who returned with or without apparent wounds, they have my whole hearted support. Don't agree with what we are doing but totally support our soldiers.
Too bad so many of us couldn't acknowledge the braveness and courage, etc. of our Viet Nam era soldiers.
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Post by Anita on Apr 29, 2006 22:36:15 GMT -5
Woooow, It stopped my heart for a moment, How true the pictures are.
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Post by Anita on May 18, 2006 17:50:04 GMT -5
I listen everyday to the news, this happens almost everyday. Why can't this madness be stopped? Save our young women and men.
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Post by Mark on May 18, 2006 20:03:22 GMT -5
So true, Anita - why can't the madness be stopped? Better yet, why did it begin? It's a question that must be asked of all nations, but for which there are no easy answers. Yet, seek peace we must.
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Post by Maria on May 19, 2006 15:08:37 GMT -5
I agree with Mark.
We have better protection for our troops and the emergency medical care they get save more lives than any other war action we have been involved in. However, the number of casualties that are coming home that have lost their limbs, eyesight, and emotionally scared, is higher that ever before. We need to support all of our troops in helping them recover and become productive again. Unfortunately, the USA Veteran Hospital funding is being cut in a major way. Also services to our VETS. We all need to keep on top of our Senators and Representatives to support our men and women -- even after they have been discharged from the service.
And the important part is to pray for PEACE for the whole world.
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Post by sandy on May 20, 2006 9:09:27 GMT -5
It's no secret I support our troops and veterans totally. I just wonders me why when you get rid or make one supreme idiot somewhat incapable of doing his miserable plans another crazier one pops up to take his place. And what is it that makes people listen to them? Is it the desert heat? Or maybe we were never meant to have peace on earth.
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Post by Wyldchyld on May 21, 2006 18:24:11 GMT -5
Yes, our total killed may number only around 2000, but the casualties number 30,000. I salute them all.
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Post by Mark on May 23, 2006 16:42:39 GMT -5
Add to that 30,000 their families and friends and you probably have well over 100,000 casualties..."they also serve, who only sit and wait." Particularly those leaving children behind.
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Post by Anita on Jun 2, 2006 21:54:00 GMT -5
So true Mark, they all SUFFER!
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Post by Mark on Jun 2, 2006 22:47:08 GMT -5
Indeed they do, Anita, indeed they do.
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Post by Maria on Jun 3, 2006 17:10:43 GMT -5
I remember when my father was serving in Viet Nam (twice). We were always worried. When the phone rang late at night or an unexpected knock on the door was heard, our hearts would quicken and darting stares went to each person in the room. Who would be the brave one to answer the ring or knock? War experiences are always with those who have served.
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