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October 08, 2005

“This country is not worth dying for” Anti-war Protester, Cindy Sheehan

“This country is not worth dying for” Anti-war Protester, Cindy Sheehan
~from transcript of Pro-Stewart Rally, San Fransisco State University, April 27, 2005

How does that statement make you feel? Yes, we all feel the pain of this woman and try to understand her loss, but does this statement move you as an American? Is America not worth dying for? Are not your neighbors, the people you met today, your coworkers, family or friends worth dying for? Because that is what we would be saying if we spoke the words above. If we had all of those people with us on a cruise ship and we knew the ship was sinking, would we do whatever it took to get only ourselves to the life rafts because these others just aren't worth saving? Please explain the difference to me. Try to picture America as the cruise ship. We know there is a very real danger to the ship, yet all of these people just aren't worth the sacrifice? What was September eleventh, a hoax? Do you think Saddam Hussein, if given the opportunity, would not have done anything in his power to bring harm to any one of us? Do you think there is some game being played with American lives?

America and her protection is worth every ounce of blood that has been spilled. Regardless of race, political affiliation, beliefs or status, this country affords us all an equal opportunity in the pursuit of happiness. It is the men and women of the armed forces who preserve and protect that opportunity for us on a daily basis. We owe them all a deep debt of gratitude and all of the backing we can provide. Every available resource should go into insuring that no unnecessary blood is shed and that no existing means of protecting our soldiers has been neglected. Our military is the single most important element standing between us and a hornets nest of terrorists that will do anything in their power to stomp out the America we know and love.

The amazing generosity we have witnessed in relief efforts following the recent storms that have pounded our country should be equaled by a daily outpouring of thanks and support to the men, women and families of those serving in our military. Were there more widespread support for the victims of war, as we respond to the victims of natural disasters, we can only hope that the Cindy Sheehan's of this country would feel more comforted that their child did not die in vain. They might see some real example that something good is being protected by their son or their daughter. What are we showing the parents and families of our military personnel? We certainly aren't giving them the respect they deserve. There are many groups out there to show your support, but the America Supports You website has the most comprehensive list of ways you can help. Regardless of your beliefs, I hope you will see fit to give something back to the men and women who guarantee us the freedoms we enjoy.

In Loving Memory of
SFC Robert Edward Rooney
July 8, 1960 – September 25, 2003

Posted by capecodcyclist at October 8, 2005 07:37 PM

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