Veteran's Day

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It is my fervent wish that there never be a need for a Veteran's Day or, if you're old enough, an Armistice Day.

We have wasted so many lives in the pursuit of righteousness, in the belief that we know what's right for the rest of the world, convinced we know what's right for everyone else. And who has paid the price of our arrogance? Our youth and their parents and grandparents. Gates has not, Obama has not, Bush has not, Clinton has not.

I am not a pacifist, as I believe that evil exists and, at times, you must do what can be seen as bad things to defeat it. But, in the 21st century this country has overstepped its boundaries and has exhibited many qualities of an evil, arrogant nation. Will we ever return to a day when we practice what we preach? Hate and fear and greed and irresponsibility have taken over this nation.