I would like to take a break from our regularly scheduled program to step back and reflect on Memorial Day. It just hit me tonight that I had not thought for one second this weekend about those who have given their lives for the United States until ESPN showed the former lacrosse player from Duke who died in Iraq this past year.
Although no soldier will ever read this. I want to thank you all for your strength, courage, and perseverance. I cannot imagine how difficult it is to do the job you are assigned when the whole world, even some in America look down upon you. I absolutely do not agree with the reasons the United States are in Iraq, but I disagree more with the thought of a half ass job and an early exit.
We screwed up, but it is our duty to fix our mistake. You break it, you buy it. We broke it so we better be able to fix it. The only way we have a chance is with soldiers like the ones we have. Despite the violence and the differences in opinions, I am optimistic about Iraq. People have a way of surprising the world when the world counts the people out. Have faith, it has to turn around sooner or later. Right?
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