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To: Neenny who wrote (46793)	9/24/2002 10:39:54 PM
From: BCherry168	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Do I think that those who have already fought for this nation, now want to see us shy away from the duty of protecting this nations rights and freedom's?? NO WAY. These men and women of previous wars paid a price, some with their lives. They know what kind of hell it is to fight a war, but most would agree that the freedom's we take for granted are worth it. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you Neeny. A lot of us feel that way. My child is of age to be sent to war, although not a member of the military. It is a proud service. I have been following this thread for some months, and have never posted. Thank God for the "This message is ignored" function. Lots of drivel here, but also some real jewels. Before I melt back into cyberspace, let me make an observation. George W. Bush will do what it takes to protect the American people from terrorist attack, insofar as the inefficiencies of the intelligence services and the defense department will permit. This will be without regard to the "feelings" of the liberals, the Germans, the French, the Chinese, the Arabs, the Muslims, or whoever. His duty is to protect the United States. I am confident he will do whatever he can to do that. If that offends someone, well...they will just have to live with it, I guess.

To: Neenny who wrote (46793)	9/24/2002 10:51:03 PM
From: KLP	Respond to of 281500

Thanks for sharing that, Neenny....And I for one, totally agree. I think you have touched exactly the spot...some people take their freedom for granted, and don't feel it is necessary to do anything to reciprocate....and some feel as you and I do....Freedom can't be taken for granted. We have to work to have it every day. These men and women of previous wars paid a price, some with their lives. They know what kind of hell it is to fight a war, but most would agree that the freedom's we take for granted are worth it.

To: Neenny who wrote (46793)	9/25/2002 9:21:39 AM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

They know what kind of hell it is to fight a war, but most would agree that the freedom's we take for granted are worth it. Hi Neeney - we are all grateful to the men and women in our military, especially to the ones who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Since 9/11, every time I drove into DC, and looked at the dome of the Capitol building shining in the sun, I marveled that it was still standing. It was discovered recently that Flight 93 was intended for the Capitol, so the men and women on that flight paid the ultimate price to save that symbol of our freedom, and the lives of the many men and women who were there working that day. I can't tell you how devastating it would have been, and would be if that building were destroyed. I think the question before us is not whether American men and women will give their lives if we go to war with Iraq, but whether they will give their lives if we don't. I believe that the answer is yes. I believe that if the governments in Iraq, Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, etc., etc., quit supporting terrorists covertly, this will make it less likely that Americans will continue to be killed by terrorists. I believe that the only way the government of Iraq will quit supporting terrorists is by force. I believe that we have no choice but to use force to accomplish the goal of regime change in order to end support for terrorism in Iraq. This is only the start. There will be more to come, but perhaps Iraq will serve as an example.