Last night, I watched The Lone Survivor for the first time. Wow. If you’re an adult and haven’t seen it, you need to. It may be one of the hardest things I’ve ever watched, but I am so thankful I did. Now, I did get online and read about it – I know it’s somewhat dramatized. But, I do know war is a terrible thing and awful things do happen.
After seeing the movie, I’m even more disappointed in our leaders and where they’re taking our country. How can they look at our soldiers, both the ones still living and fighting and the millions who have given their lives, and not feel guilt? These men and women have given up not only the little pleasures in life, the modern conveniences, but their families, their lives, and often their sense of security if they make it home. They go to places where the people are oppressed and abused and give everything they have to make someone else’s life better. They face their greatest fears with bravery. How can our leaders look at what these soldiers do and basically spit on their accomplishments? How can they allow illegal aliens to stay in our country, without knowing if they’re terrorists and what their intents are in our country; not only allow them, but give them licenses and identities as Americans? At the same time, how can they continue to deny admittance to the people who need it most, and refuse to intervene on Pastor Saeed’s behalf? How can they pull our troops out of Afghanistan before the Afghan people are able to defend themselves, allowing the terrorists to take over again?
Our soldiers have offered their lives for us! Of course they didn’t want to die, but if they already gave us the ultimate gift, why are we wasting it?!? I’m going to guess the soldiers currently fighting don’t want to come back home early, just to watch everything go back to the way it was! Accept these incredible peoples’ gift of life and make the most of it! Keep America the free, shining beacon on a hill so we can continue to send our services to others in need! Keep our country protected, so we’re available to rescue the nations still being oppressed! I believe the best, “Thank you,” we can give to our soldiers is to continue to allow America to be a haven of safety and opportunity, so we can continue to offer the same to our neighbors and friends. So thank a soldier, and continue to pray that our leaders’ eyes will be opened. Make some phone calls to your representative, write letters, contribute to a care package for a soldier, and teach your children to appreciate and protect our freedom. Don’t forget the sacrifice!
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