<<<<<If it does not seem to have any good results, perhaps even the discussion should be stopped and other topics should be considered for discussion.>>>>
How about this for a change in the direction of this thread.
Any comments???
daverose
Subject: From: Charlton Heston
> "I was embarrassed to read that President Clinton and his advisors have> said, "The older generation must learn to sacrifice as other generations have> done." That's my generation and I knew eventually someone would ferret out
> our dirty secret: we've lived the "lifestyle of the rich and famous" all our> lives. Now, I know I must bare the truth about my generation and let the> country condemn us for our selfishness. During the Depression we had a
> hilarious time dancing to the tune of "Brother Can You Spare A Dime?" We> could choose to dine at any of the country's fabulous soup Kitchens, often> joined by our parents and siblings...those were the heady days of
> carefree self-indulgence.>
> Then, with World War II, the cup filled to overflowing. We had the chance> to bask on the exotic beaches of Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Okinawa; to see
> the capitals of Europe and travel to such scenic spots as Bastogne, Malmedy> and Monte Cassino. Of course, one of the most exhilarating adventures was the
> stroll from Bataan to the local Japanese hotels, laughingly known as death> camps. But the good times really rolled for those lucky enough to be on the> beaches of Normandy for the swimming and boating that pleasant June day in> '44. Unforgettable. Even luckier were those that drew the prized holiday> tickets for cruises on sleek, gray ships to fun-filled spots like Midway, The> Solomons and Murmansk. Instead of asking "what can we do for our country," an> indulgent government let us fritter away our youth wandering idly through the> lush and lovely jungles of Burma and New Guinea. Yes, it's all true: we were pampered, we were spoiled rotten, we never> did realize what sacrifice meant. We envy you, Mr. Clinton, the harsh lessons> you learned in London, Moscow and Little Rock. My generation is old, Mr.
> President...and guilty; but we are repentant. Punish us for our failings,> sir, that we may learn the true meaning of Duty, Honor, Country.">
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> (Mr. Heston said it all !!!!) |
