Tuesday marks the sixth anniversary of 9/11. When you think of all the changes that have happened since this national tragedy took place, it seems much longer. Yet, in my mind's eye I can't help but wonder how could that morning be so long ago?
Counting the lives lost on that day(3047) and from the War in Iraq(3753), the cost is very high indeed. 6800 people have died fighting this war on terrorism with no end in sight. I pray for each and every member of our military over there, but I can not say I think it is right to continue to send over the precious future of this country as a sacrifice in a political operation.
Being proud of the men and women who feel so strongly that they are doing the right thing is one thing. Allowing the government and different branches of our Armed Services to manipulate these young people by promising incentives to get them to join the ranks is whole other one. These soldiers are doing the right thing, yet because of politics these kids are being destroyed. Almost 4000 have died since May, 2003. How many more have been maimed, psychologically damaged, and re-deployed over and over again with little to show for the minimal progress reported by our military leaders?
Recognitions for 9/11 victims, first responders, and our military personnel are one way to show the public has not forgotten these brave souls. I would like to see our government put an end to the killing by bringing our citizens home. Let the Middle East countries deal with their own problems in their own way. Let's start healing America. Until next time...
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