Dearest Brethren, War is likely to start within 72 hours of today (Sunday 16th March)... I have stressed throughout the Chit Chat forum my opposition to this war, but the policy makers are unfortunately going ahead with this adventure... Difficult times call for unity... it is my firm belief that, in times of war, we must drop our ideological differences and firmly support our soldiers... WHATEVER YOU THINK ABOUT THE WAR, IT IS TIME TO STAND SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH OUR MILITARY... IT IS TIME FOR UNITY... MAY DEATHS ON BOTH SIDES BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM... With fraternal greetings to my pro-war and anti-war Brethren in these difficult times... Your Brother amongst Brothers, Candle
Great Post Candle, Thank You. As an old Warrior, I appreciate that expression of support very much. Those who have never fought in war, have no sense of what war is. The Warrior is the provider of the most precious commodity, security. He delivers us from the most terrifying evil, the enemy. Little wonder that free men give their government the authority to force their sons to fight. To be a warrior means to serve your fellow man. Responsibility for the Warrior, lies with the Citizen. NEVER - NEVER - FORGET.
In the words of President Greg Stillson (Martin Sheen) in the movie "The Dead Zone" as he pressed the button to launch the invasion, "Hallelujah, Hallelujah!"
DEBKAfileâs Military Sources: Full-scale US-British offensive against Iraq is scheduled to begin Monday, 24 hours after Azores summit http://www.debka.com/
I think I join many others in praying for the lives of every innocent person on both sides of the border, whoever they may be, whatever their religion, race, and creed. And I hope that the world will emerge from this with a renewed understanding so that it is never repeated. as rs7 says: fred