Do Not Forget,
 

Ed Evans, MGySgt., USMC (Ret.)

>"DO NOT FORGET"
>
>I sat in a movie theater watching "Schindler's List," asked myself, "Why
>didn't the Jews fight back?"
>
>Now I know why.
>
>I sat in a movie theater, watching "Pearl Harbor" and asked myself, "Why
>weren't we prepared?"
>
>Now I know why.
>
>Civilized people cannot fathom, much less predict, the actions of evil
>people.
>
>On September 11, dozens of capable airplane passengers allowed themselves
>to be overpowered by a handful of poorly armed terrorists because they did
>not comprehend the depth of hatred that motivated their captors.
>
>On September 11, thousands of innocent people were murdered because too
>many Americans naively reject the reality that some nations are dedicated
>to the dominance of others. Many political pundits, pacifists and media
>personnel want us to forget the carnage. They say we must focus on the
>bravery of the rescuers and ignore the cowardice of the killers.
>They implore us to understand the motivation of the perpetrators. Major
>television stations have announced they will assist the healing process by
>not replaying devastating footage of the planes crashing into the Twin
>Towers.
>
>I will not be manipulated.
>
>I will not pretend to understand.
>
>I will not forget.
>
>I will not forget the liberal media who abused freedom of the press to kick
>our country when it was vulnerable and hurting.
>
>I will not forget that CBS anchor Dan Rather preceded President Bush's
>address to the nation with the snide remark, "No matter how you feel about
>him, he is still our president."
>
>I will not forget that ABC TV anchor Peter Jennings questioned President
>Bush's motives for not returning immediately to Washington, DC and
>commented, "We're all pretty skeptical and cynical about Washington."
>
>And I will not forget that ABC's Mark Halperin warned if reporters weren't
>informed of every little detail of this war, they aren't "likely -- nor
>should they be expected -- to show deference."
>
>I will not isolate myself from my fellow Americans by pretending an attack
>on the USS Cole in Yemen was not an attack on the United States of America.
>
>I will not forget the Clinton administration equipped Islamic terrorists
>and their supporters with the world's most sophisticated telecommunications
>equipment and encryption technology, thereby compromising America's ability
>to trace terrorist radio, cell phone, land lines, faxes and modem
>communications.
>
>I will not be appeased with pointless, quick retaliatory strikes like those
>perfected by the previous administration.
>
>I will not be comforted by "feel-good, do nothing" regulations like the
>silly "Have your bags been under your control?" question at the airport.
>
>I will not be influenced by so-called, "antiwar demonstrators"
>who exploit the right of _expression to chant anti-American obscenities.
>
>I will not forget the moral victory handed the North Vietnamese by American
>war protesters who reviled and spat upon the returning soldiers, airmen,
>sailors and Marines.
>
>I will not be softened by the wishful thinking of pacifists who chose
>reassurance over reality.
>
>I will embrace the wise words of Prime Minister Tony Blair who told Labor
>Party conference, "They have no moral inhibition on the slaughter of the
>innocent. If they could have murdered not 7,000 but 70,000, does anyone
>doubt they would have done so and rejoiced in it?"
>
>There is no compromise possible with such people, no meeting of minds, no
>point of understanding with such terror. Just a choice: defeat it or be
>defeated by it. And defeat it we must!
>
>I will force myself to:
>-hear the weeping
>-feel the helplessness
>-imagine the terror
>-sense the panic
>-smell the burning flesh
>-experience the loss
>-remember the hatred.
>
>I sat in a movie theater, watching "Private Ryan" and asked myself, "Where
>did they find the courage?"
>
>Now I know.
>
>We have no choice. Living without liberty is not living.
>
>-- Ed Evans, MGySgt., USMC (Ret.)
>Not as lean, Not as mean, But still a Marine.

Well said.

Damn right.

Amen!

I agree

again

Excellent post

Finally, a credible, well informed, and educated list of statements.

That's beautifully expressed.
Thanks. :)

An excellent piece,very well said.

Very well said....I AGREE 100%...Thank You. Augie

Thanks..
 

Great post..

SEMPER FI!

Hoo-ahh

And some prefer to do away woth the OT threads. Not one word relating to boats and I am glad to have a place where I can visit with people who share similar interests with me and receive information like this.

RIGHT ON!

Nice job

May God Bless our Troops...

SO TRUE
 

It is statements made like that, that allows me to to still stomach a lot of the people in this country. Well said and I appreciate the time and thoughts that went into that post. Now would you consider running for president????????let us not forget why this is the greatest country in the world and we need to protect it!!!!

Great Post !!!!

Wow very powerful .

Let's not forget the Saudi's were writing checks to these scum balls as well.

AMEN AND WELL STATED!!!!!!!!!

NOW LET THE A$$ KICKIN COMMENCE!!!!!!!!!

MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA AND THE TROOPS WHO FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOMS!!!!!!!!

Thanks, inspiring post.

a great reminder and very motivating! go USA!

well said. I feel the same

The perfect little reminder......

Wisdom beyond words.

RIGHT ON,GEORGE BUSH AND TONY BLAIR ARE TRUE HERO'S