Picture my dh sent me

[Triskeliongirl]

OK, but then why is it OK to post about the war in Iraq? That's about as political as it gets.

Please don't get me wrong. I feel for all of you, I want your loved ones to return home. It was not my idea to start a thread about the Iraq war, but
if someone is going to bring it up then all of us should be able to voice our opinions whatever they might be.

[gingerale]

OK, but then why is it OK to post about the war in Iraq? That's about as political as it gets.

Please don't get me wrong. I feel for all of you, I want your loved ones to return home. It was not my idea to start a thread about the Iraq war, but
if someone is going to bring it up then all of us should be able to voice our opinions whatever they might be.

Understandable. I guess I see it as posting where our loved ones are but not our opinions on why they're there, if we agree, disagree, etc. My original post included a picture of some Biblical times ruins and a current day palace and how amazing that country is (rich, poor, etc.) and its religious significance. Nothing more. That's the difference to me.

[crazycanuck]

Trisk-I would have to agree with you & support your post. It's hard not to post what you feel sometimes when it comes to current affairs.

Thanks for speaking out.

[Crankin]

I totally agree, too. Since i won't discuss politics, let's just say that not all people serving are totally gung ho about the war. I just don't like the feeling of people judging my son as a "killer." He didn't join for political reasons, though he certainly has political opinions. It's especially hard around here, where being in the military is automatically seen as a bad thing. And it's hard for me, as one who was out marching on the Boston Common, in 1968, as a 14 year old. But, I am still really proud of my son. He did something against the norm and I think he has grown up a lot. He wasn't someone who needed to "grow up," but he has responsibility that most 23 year olds don't have; especially since he became a sergeant, he does a lot of "life counseling' for the younger guys.
Gingerale, my son is doing exactly what your friend did. He made a reservation to Sydney and no other plans. I could NEVER do that. He called this morning and told us that he booked a flight to Thailand, since he's so close and it was pretty reasonably priced. He told us that he wants to travel like this for a few months when he is done, before going back to school.
Hey, I am just happy that he is now saying "when I go back to school."

[gingerale]

That sounds like an amazing time he's having! Good for him! Ah, to be young again...lol!

[Smilie]

That picture was amazing! Can you imagine how big that palace is up close? That's a whole lot of money.

The ruins of Babylon are very cool. Thanks for sharing, and lots of good thoughts and hugs to all of the men serving our country.

[MM_QFC!]

.. Thanks for sharing, and lots of good thoughts and hugs to all of the men serving our country.

and a heartfelt thanks to all of the WOMEN who are serving too!

[Smilie]

Yes of course! How remiss of me! Good thoughts to EVERYONE serving our country!