[at-l] Vetern's Day

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

This is very similar to the philosophy offered by Charles Lindberg and 
others in "America First." These were Nazi sympathizers and battled efforts 
for war preparations. One doesn't need to seek a Royal Family in order to 
recognize shared national interests. We are the last remaining superpower, 
and as such have our "ass" exposed every part of the world. We no longer 
have the luxury of pretending we can "go it alone," although you certainly 
have the right to maintain such a fantasy.

The original point was that our northern neighbors have been quite helpful 
and active in carrying out more than their fair share of the world's 
burdens in prior wars. They seem to have a longer memory and gratitude for 
those who served and gave their all. I hope our country can hold Veteran's 
Day as something more than an excuse to sell shirts.

OrangeBug

At 02:38 PM 11/12/2001 -0500, Jack wrote:
>... I still see no reason for this country to attempt to
>police the world unless our own ass is threatened, which is being done at
>the present.