Posted: 1/14/2004 4:26:44 AM EDT
From another thread...
I was thinking about this last nite. Has there ever been a more noble creature than the American soldier? It is truly noble to fight to defend your own property and family. But the American soldier is more than that. It is truly noble to fight for anothers liberty, family, property. Especially when there is NO hope of ever being compensated by them, and NO hope of any personal gain. But the American soldier does all this and more - for those who seldom understand the gift they are given by the American soldier, and too often scorn him for having provided them that gift (think Frenchies, Germans, Iraqis (some of them) and scores of others) Is there anything more noble than this??? Inspiration: Toby Keith's "I Am an American (Soldier)" |
| American solider are the few that when, they occupy your city, you for the most part don't have to worry about, rape, beatings, killings, theft. In fact we build things, distribute food and medicine, give medical care and protect innocents. I cannot think of another army in history that can boast of that. The British have been like that only very recently. |
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Gosh, I seriously wonder whether the folks who suffered under General William T. Sherman's famous (or infamous) "March to the Sea" would agree with you. I suspect that the former residents of Mai Lai, RVN, might take issue with you too---especially after Lt. William Calley's visit to their hamlet. That said, I must agree that with you that, for the most part, the typical U. S. GI has been and is a relatively 'noble' creature. |
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Chariborne - Well, that's why they are called EXCEPTIONS to the rule. [rolleyes] I'm talking about "the American soldier." A singular concept defined by the VASTLY greater weight of the VAST majority of those who have filled those boots. Do YOU wanna be known by the most worthless, lazy, unintelligent piece of crap that ever adorned your family tree?? Then DO NOT bring up the worst representatives of the American soldier when dicussing the general concept here. Sheesh. |
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Post from ChairborneRanger - Gosh, I seriously wonder whether the folks who suffered under General William T. Sherman's famous (or infamous) "March to the Sea" would agree with you. Sure they would agree with [b]garandman[/b]! They were dedicated to honoring American soldiers, especially those who wore gray and butternut colored uniforms! I suspect that the former residents of Mai Lai, RVN, might take issue with you too---especially after Lt. William Calley's visit to their hamlet. Sir, I think you mistake American soldiers with 'criminals.' Are you saying that Lt. Calley was the 'poster boy' of American involvement in Vietnam? That said, I must agree that with you that, for the most part, the typical U. S. GI has been and is a relatively 'noble' creature. 'That said'? What do you mean 'that said'? Like 'that needed to be said'? You must be a real hoot on Memorial Day! [i]'Other than [u]that[/u], Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?'[/i] Eric The(Shocked,Shocked,ITellYou)Hun[>]:)] |
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Quoted: Post from ChairborneRanger - Gosh, I seriously wonder whether the folks who suffered under General William T. Sherman's famous (or infamous) "March to the Sea" would agree with you. Sure they would agree with [b]garandman[/b]! They were dedicated to honoring American soldiers, especially those who wore gray and butternut colored uniforms! I assure you we associate no courage,honor,bravery or nobilty to the actions of Sherman's attack on our women and children. May he and Custer wear there ribbons proudly in hell. |
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Quoted: American solider are the few that when, they occupy your city, you for the most part don't have to worry about, rape, beatings, killings, theft. In fact we build things, distribute food and medicine, give medical care and protect innocents. I cannot think of another army in history that can boast of that. The British have been like that only very recently. And I think that's why some around the world, and in this country, screech about how horrible we are when an exceptional example happens. It's the only time they have ½ a chance to belittle the US military. I would venture that sometime around the Spanish/American War and WWl is when the US really tried to limit civilian casualties. It wasn't an over-night conversion but it was a start. We are doing better and better, but try as we might, some civilians will ALWAYS be caught in the middle of a war. And the Brits have been trying as well. No other military has ever really tried, IMHO. |