For Every American To Ponder

i have seen many emails and posts much like this one. and every time my heart is stirred, and my eyes well up with tears. i think of the men and women out there fighting for you, fighting for me, and fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves. how they sacrifice so much, willingly, and receive so little thanks. honestly, i think of those who do not support the troops, or the war, and i get angry. i have never in my life seen such selfish people in all of my life. you claim we do more bad than good. well i have this to say to you. first of all, get your facts straight. stop ignoring the clear fact of SUICIDE BOMBERS. it is they that are killing the innocent, not the American soldiers. second, honestly...if you dont like it, if you can not be grateful for the freedoms you so arrogantly practice in this country and the men and women who protect them for you, leave. seriously, pack up your bags and leave this country, because i am sick of you trash talking and disrespecting those who give more than you ever will while asking for nothing in return. third, dont act like you know what it is like because you read some books, watch the news, or talked to a soldier who deserted or doesnt agree. anyone who joins the military and doesnt want to go to war needs to check themselves, CAUSE THAT IS WHAT A MILITARY IS FOR! defense and offense, for us and for others. perhaps it hits home with me more because my older brother has been there. you people bad mouth him while you sit here in the USA protected, while he is overseas being shot at, thousands of miles away from his wife, two little daughters and other family. he didnt ask for this no, but he believes it is right. putting others before himself, and fighting for the rights of others. i respect that. you who protest, i dont respect you for a minute. if you cannot respect those who sacrifice for you, leave. just leave. go where you dont have rights. it wont hurt me none.

from a proud American and brother of an Iraqi Vet who proudly serves this country,

Luke Wagner

enjoy this next part.



Turn up your volume too theres a song!

You stay up for 16 hours.
He stays up for days on end.




You take a warm shower to help you wake up.
He goes days or weeks without running water.




You complain of a "headache", and call in sick.
He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.




You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends.
He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.




You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you.
He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.




You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.

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You complain about how hot it is.
He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.




You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.
He doesn't get to eat today.




Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes.
He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean.




You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.




You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.




You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.




You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.
He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.




You roll your eyes as a baby cries.
He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet.




You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything.
He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting.




You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.
He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.




You see only what the media wants you to see.
He sees the broken bodies lying around him.




You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.
He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in danger.




You stay at home and watch TV.
He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.




If you support your troops, the click "reply to poster" copy all the codes, and repost the bulletin.

If you don't support your troops well, then don't re-post. You won't die in 7 days, your love life won't be affected, and you won't have the worst day ever. You don't have to repost. It's not like you know the men and women that are dying to preserve your rights.