country. It will be the first time my mother and father have been in the
same room in years, should be interesting to see how their new spouses
react.
I hope everyone here enjoys the holiday, and in this time of conflict takes
a moment to consider what we have, and where we are as a nation. Think of
our troops overseas, and those that will never come home, and please be
thankful for the gift that those before us left us, and appreciate the
sacrifices we are making to bring that gift of liberty to oppressed peoples.
I know we don't always agree about how we should approach problems, or even
that we should tackle some issues, but it is that very difference of
opinions that makes this nation great, and the ability that we have to
communicate freely.
This holiday takes on a special meaning for me. As you all mainly know I
will be leaving for Afghanistan in less than 2 weeks. I personally felt
lucky to have been activated for this mission and not Iraq. Not because of
any fear of danger, rather I am going forward into a mission where we are
clearly pursuing the correct track. Beginning with our involvement in that
country prior to and during the soviet invasion, we have had a kinship with
many freedom loving people of Afghanistan. It is too bad that we allowed
and intermediary to skew our impressions of what was happening in the
country, which caused the advancement of the wahabist/radical cause. I feel
that now we have found many secular and moderate people that just want to
build a nation that they can be proud of.
I will not lie and say that I wouldn't prefer to stay home with my wife and
kids, but it's not a duty that I would ever shirk. Too many people have
sacrificed so that I can sit here typing this.
Folks enjoy your weekend, think about what it means.
Tim
-----Original Message-----
From: Doug White [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 8:17 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Re: 4th of July
To all my friends, colleagues and readers of the CF-Community list.
Sunday is the 4th of July, termed by the US as Independence Day. As is
custom
it is celebrated with friends and family, BBQ and fireworks displays
symbolic of
"bombs bursting in air" from the National Anthem.
It is a celebration of Freedom from tyranny, and a time to think of all
that is
good.
This is my wish that all reading this have a joyful and happy celebration,
and
of course no indigestion from over indulgence in holiday cooking.
The menu in my back yard This Sunday will be BBQ Brisket, smoked sausage,
Potato
Salad, Boston Baked Beans, Pinto Beans and Coleslaw. Salsa made from
peppers,
onions and tomatoes from my organic garden, Sun brewed and Iced Tea.
Living a
block away from San Antonio's Sea World, we will enjoy a brilliant
fireworks
display from the back yard, as it is only a block away.
Politically I am a Libertarian, clinging to idealism, and raised a
Christian,
4th son of an Independent Baptist Preacher. My goal in expressing
varying
viewpoints in the discussion threads on this list is mainly to encourage
others
to think for themselves, and to consider the source when hearing of a new
revelation or another. If you have looked at all sides of an issue and
come to
conclusions differing from mine, you still have my respect, and I hope to
have
yours. I like to stress being completely honest with yourself and others
who
may not think the same as you. Thank you for putting up with me.
Best of all to everyone!
Doug
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