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July 13, 2004
A columnist's reaction to The Green Side, Part II
Rae from A Likely Story reminded me that I hadn't yet posted the second part of this editorial by Ron North who provides his reaction to Major Dave Bellon's letters home. The first piece was posted here on June 22. Here's the link to the second installment and a snippet from Mr. North's excellent opinion piece:
The time in Iraq has offered a lesson for the troops. “The lesson that we have learned for this iteration is for us to focus first and foremost on our true strength and that is the character and decency of our Marines. Force of personality and personal example are more important to us right now leading up to the inevitable violence this summer than the right radio for the Iraqis. For what it is worth, I think that is the right approach. If we demonstrate the best aspects of the Marines who they see every day, we are giving the young Iraqi men something that can never be taken from them. They are seeing the best part of a free people. Hopefully the lights will go on.”How can the American people read such statements with anything less than heartfelt pride and the deepest sense of gratitude? How can a cynical left continue to degrade our forces, and a belligerent media persist in their slanted coverage?
If I’ve learned one thing from my time as a writer, it’s what to expect from those who read my columns. I’ll save some of you the trouble, and go ahead and write a response for you. You can cut-and-paste it into your e-mail to me.
“Mike, you are typical of the right-wing fanatics who continue to support King George Bush and his imperial army. And this Marine is just another poor dupe, fooled into thinking that this war is about something other than oil.”
Yes, this educated attorney and Bronze Star recipient may be a dupe. After all, he’s right there where the action is. How could he possibly know as much about the situation as those of us who have the advantage of being thousands of miles away and getting the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but from CNN and the Washington Post?
Major Bellon, I’m with you, and so are most of the people I know. You and your fellow Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen are the best hope we have for freedom and peace. We thank you, support you, and pray for God’s blessings and protection to be upon you. When you read the hypocritical blather written by those who claim to “support the troops” while undermining your efforts with their every word, ignore them. They are the dupes.
Posted by Deb at July 13, 2004 08:11 AM
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They may have already found this link, but just in case, I sent the editor's writing about Dave's letters to his parents.
Posted by: Rae at July 13, 2004 11:32 AM