As well all know, today is Pearl Harbor Day.
December 7th 1941 the Empire of Japan awakened a sleeping giant and quickly learned that as a Nation, though at times we are divided within, we always will come together to beat back a common enemy.
Those were the days of the Greatest Generation. People didn't think twice about sacrificing and rationing for the war. They were asked to do it, and they did. They banded together and old, young, male or female, everyone worked together.
Survivors of the Great Depression, their generation had gumption. I was fortunate enough to have been the grandchild of 4 such people. Survivors... my grandparents all had grit and knew what it was like to struggle.
After 911, we as a country were able to pull together and rise to preserve our freedom, our way of life. The difference is... it didn't last long. Soon after, when the next election rolled around, the country became divided once again..... Now, we have a group in Washington that want nothing more than to bring down our way of lives. To take away as much of our freedom as they can get away with. They want us disarmed. They want us to be subjects not citizens.
All I have to say to them is 'screw you!' I will NOT just bend over and take it simply because you think you know what is best for me. I will NOT allow you to destroy that in which my grandparents sacrificed and fought to preserve. I a law abiding citizen will NOT be disarmed simply because some scumbag, in some city, some where might use a firearm for evil. I will NOT allow my country to succumb to complete control over our lives, I will NOT allow my rights to be taken away when there are men and women out there who fight so hard to defend those very rights, families who continue to sacrifice every single day to preserve that freedom.
So today, remember Pearl Harbor and if you see a veteran, shake their hand and thank them for their sacrifice to preserve our way of life. I do that frequently no matter what day it is, but I know that they always appreciate hearing that simple 'thank you'.
On a second note.... On this day, 14 years ago, Kx and I got married. Today is our wedding anniversary so to my darling other half, thank you for all the years.
I may have mentioned this before, but the Justice of the Peace who married us said, "This isn't the first war that's started on this day!"
I guess sometimes, like any marriage, it's been like war. You make sacrifices, you fight, you struggle, but all in all, I think that we have done pretty okay.
I love you my husband, happy anniversary!
December 7th 1941 the Empire of Japan awakened a sleeping giant and quickly learned that as a Nation, though at times we are divided within, we always will come together to beat back a common enemy.
Those were the days of the Greatest Generation. People didn't think twice about sacrificing and rationing for the war. They were asked to do it, and they did. They banded together and old, young, male or female, everyone worked together.
Survivors of the Great Depression, their generation had gumption. I was fortunate enough to have been the grandchild of 4 such people. Survivors... my grandparents all had grit and knew what it was like to struggle.
After 911, we as a country were able to pull together and rise to preserve our freedom, our way of life. The difference is... it didn't last long. Soon after, when the next election rolled around, the country became divided once again..... Now, we have a group in Washington that want nothing more than to bring down our way of lives. To take away as much of our freedom as they can get away with. They want us disarmed. They want us to be subjects not citizens.
All I have to say to them is 'screw you!' I will NOT just bend over and take it simply because you think you know what is best for me. I will NOT allow you to destroy that in which my grandparents sacrificed and fought to preserve. I a law abiding citizen will NOT be disarmed simply because some scumbag, in some city, some where might use a firearm for evil. I will NOT allow my country to succumb to complete control over our lives, I will NOT allow my rights to be taken away when there are men and women out there who fight so hard to defend those very rights, families who continue to sacrifice every single day to preserve that freedom.
So today, remember Pearl Harbor and if you see a veteran, shake their hand and thank them for their sacrifice to preserve our way of life. I do that frequently no matter what day it is, but I know that they always appreciate hearing that simple 'thank you'.
On a second note.... On this day, 14 years ago, Kx and I got married. Today is our wedding anniversary so to my darling other half, thank you for all the years.
I may have mentioned this before, but the Justice of the Peace who married us said, "This isn't the first war that's started on this day!"
I guess sometimes, like any marriage, it's been like war. You make sacrifices, you fight, you struggle, but all in all, I think that we have done pretty okay.
I love you my husband, happy anniversary!
Happy anniversary to you and Kx58, Belle.
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