There’s been a lot of discussion lately about supporting the troops, in light of Veterans Day and the upcoming holidays. And because of the political climate in this country. The United States is divided when it comes to politics, religion, etc, and always has been, but lately campaigns of pure hatred have tainted America’s image.
But that’s not what this post is about. This is about supporting the troops – no matter what side of the fence you are on.
I have always supported the troops – they are my heroes. We owe our lives to them. It literally makes me sick to my stomach to see images of hate-mongering hippies and other left-wing wackos protesting soldiers’ funerals, or Hollywood calling our troops killers. Our soldiers are brave, courageous and deserve the utmost respect – whether you’re red, blue, green or undecided.
So when I saw the story about the Boy Scouts’ efforts to collect donations for soldiers this holiday season being called racist, I was angered – to say the least – and sad. Very sad.
Here’s the story:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,311908,00.html
Basically, in Mass., a group of boy scouts put donation boxes around town to collect donations from citizens to help support the troops. And some hate mongering hippie called the boxes “political,” and the town bent over and removed them from the streetscapes.
What’s polticial about supporting the troops? Just because you support the troops doesn’t mean you support the war – at least that’s the old mantra of the left-wing magpies in blogs, and in the news. But now all the sudden people can’t support troops – who are men and women just like you and me – without being “political”?! No, this has to stop.
This was an organized effort by a legitimate group – the Boy Scouts. And in this country you have a right to collect donations for injured people, nonprofits and other organizations. Why is the military excluded?
I hope this doesn’t become a growing trend. I’m getting sick and tired of people insulting and disrespecting people – and those who do spew hatred don’t even have the intelligence to realize their right to express opinions is indebted to our military for protecting our freedom and thanks to our heritage we Americans were never known for backing down.
Put the boxes back out, Mass. Or personally explain to Scout Patrick O’Connor why collecting items for his wounded relative – and fellow freedom fighters – is offending. (You know, I’m offended that they did remove the boxes so put them back!)
We are at war, yes, but instead of being at war with each other, America needs to be united in support of the troops. We owe them everything – at the very least support and thanks.
