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To: Yaacov who wrote (45609)	5/29/2000 8:52:00 AM
From: ENOTS	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

for your memorial day to remember! >All citizens of the USA should remember this! >> >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. I knew eventually someone would ferret out >> >the 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 to 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 who drew the prized holiday tickets for >> >cruises on sleek, gray ships to fun filled spots like Midway, >> >The Solomons, The Mariannas, Iwo Jima 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, and Country. >> > >> > Robert J. Grady, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret), Colorado Springs >> > >> >IF YOU FEEL AS I DO, YOU WILL PASS THIS ON TO EVERY ONE ON YOUR LIST >> >REGARDLESS OF THEIR POLITICAL PREFERENCE >> >For all of us who still remember, let those who don't understand! >> >> >> >> Isn't it interesting that a person is a "responsible citizen" if he keeps >a >> cell phone, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit handy, but is >presumed >> to be a criminal if he keeps a loaded firearm available for self-defense? >> >> >> >> An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. >> Criminals love gun control - it makes their jobs safer. >> Gun control is using both hands. >> >> > >