Yes, a veteran is a reminder that the price of freedom demands alot of
sacrifice.
IIRC... 'Patton', the movie, circa 1970;
..'Blood and Guts'-Patton promises potential glory for his soldiers;
..a soldier says 'our blood and guts, his glory'.
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>I have never seen an Armistice Day/Veterans Day focused on the glory of
>war. The focus has always been on the sacrifices of the soldiers
>(sailors, airmen, etc.) that enable those of us who enjoy freedom to be
>that way.
>
>And that is truly what today is for...a day of remembrance.
>
>Sushi
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!ooW %-) "Tony Blair's speech." "
Understand the causes of terror. Yes, we should try, but let there be no
moral ambiguity about this: nothing could ever
justify the events of 11 September, and it is to turn justice on its head
to pretend it could."
Pres. of Los Angeles Newton Users Group!
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