Troopathon 2009: A Truth About Our Troops
by Steven CrowderI’m a pansy when compared to the men and women of the United States military. I know it, you know it and most likely they know it. Yet, surprisingly, the majority of encouraging letters I receive on a daily basis come straight from the members of America’s armed forces. Their letters are consistently uplifting, conveying to me that what I do is “just as brave as fighting for our country in a foxhole,” Or that, “I use a gun, you use a microphone.”
The truth is that these people should be emailing me with slurs like, “Until you’ve been shot at, you should shut your mouth and let the real soldiers do the fighting,” or “Come out to Iraq smart-ass, and bring a change of pants with you”… Yet you never run into that kind of vitriol spewing from these commendable folks. Contrary to what most of Hollywood will tell you, the men and women of our armed forces are the best among us. Not only because of how they serve, but because they are able to find the best in each other… And they are able to encapsulate the best in all of us.
See, when you have to work as a unit, building one another up serves a purpose. What’s the point in tearing down the person who has your life in their hands?
The truth is that today, we all want to honor these people with our thanks. I say however, that there is no greater act of gratitude than emulation… And we could all stand to learn by acting more like America’s best.
God bless America, God bless the troops.
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Very true.
Dude, read "House to House" by David Bellavia, look me in the eye, and tell me that wouldn't be an awesome movie.
That's right. You can't!
I bet you and Jordan can shoot the exteriors in El Paso and interiors in and around Austin… Epic.
It just goes to show you, our troops have class.
"It just goes to show you, our troops have class."
That must be why Hollywood hates them: envy.
Amen
My absolute favorite post of yours, by far!
Thanks, Steven.
I am reminded of a scene from the novel MASH, when a wounded soldier was asked by Trapper John how he felt about Ted Williams being over in Korea. The reply was: "Hell, doc, I wouldn't wish this kinda thing on a dog. I'd rather he was back home bustin' up a few ball games."
the profound respect and gratitude i have for these courageous men and women is why i mouth off so much. they are supposed to remain neutral so i can have a voice. and baby, you better believe i'm gonna use it.
i will echo your sentiment steven: God bless America, God bless the troops.
War is a racket. Figure that out and keep the troops home where they belong instead of dying in useless wars like Vietnam and Iraq.
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