12/07/1941
09/11/2001
On this day of remembrance, as we pray for those who died and the families and friends they left behind, we must never forget that our enemies are real and still out there waiting for the next opportunity to attack. Although the events of 9/11/2001 and 12/07/1941 are sixty years apart, they share much in common. Both are examples of what happens when our government and military officials fail to heed the warnings and information from sources within and outside of their scope of operations. Both were in part due to serious disconnects between various agencies that are responsible for the security of our country. And both produced a stunning reaction of, how could this happen? Ultimately each event led to a declaration of war.
In today's world of terrorism and evil there are no rules of engagement for our enemy. As Americans we like to think we are above that and operate under a system of moral and legal laws and principals which determine our actions on the field of battle as well as how we gather intelligence from our enemies. That's all well and good...show the world that we are a righteous,value driven society. Unfortunately, all too often it leads to a precieved sign of weakness by our enemies and can and will get you killed. When the people you battle live in the sewer, more often than not, you need to get down in there with them. You don't have to turn a blind eye to it, you don't have to like it, but if you want security at home, if you want to give our fighting men and women the support they deserve, then you have to realize and understand that those who are waging this battle do not recognize or share in our beliefs. Your life and those of your children mean nothing to them. They are a very dangerous foe, ready to strike again and they will if we give them the opportunity. We can ill afford creating a false sense of security. We must be the agressor not them. Until the true God loving muslim people demand change and oppose those who have hijacked their religion, then the maddness will continue and lives will be lost. We cannot be a part of a global community and extend a hand to those who would cut it off! The rights of terrorists, suspected terrorists, enemy insurgents, and captured combatants pale when it comes to your right, your families right, our childrens right to live.
On this day of mourning, I call upon the President to heed what his generals are telling him and give them what they need to succeed in Afghanistan, recind your order to close Guantanamo Prision, to shut down Eric Holders needless investigation of the CIA, to strengthen our border security and finish the fence. Stop illegal immigration and expel all illegal immigrants, and please stop the insane witch hunt by your party to discredit the Bush Administration and the conduct of The War On Terror. Issue no more apologies for our Countries past and present actions and stand firm with our allies. The moral high ground is no place to be when fighting terrorists. The best way to honor the dead is to ensure this never happens again.
Edisto Joe
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