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To: Broken_Clock who wrote (83969)8/29/2008 2:01:07 AM
From: Sr K  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116555
 
Did that author, or those who recommended it here, read or hear and understand what he said?

He was talking about AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps.

It is right that we should spend at least as much to prevent or reduce the need to use military force, as on the capabilities and equipment and staffing and training for its use, and its use.

It's like the saying "An ounce of prevention ..."

chicagotribune.com

which includes:

"Loving your country shouldn't just mean watching fireworks on the 4th of July," Obama said. "Loving your country must mean accepting your responsibility to do your part to change it. If you do, your life will be richer, our country will be stronger."



To: Broken_Clock who wrote (83969)8/29/2008 9:43:31 AM
From: Haim R. Branisteanu  Respond to of 116555
 
very true



To: Broken_Clock who wrote (83969)8/29/2008 9:45:45 AM
From: Little Joe  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 116555
 
Broken Clock:

Sad, my friend but true. By the way what is Sans-culottism?

Little joe