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I heard Neal Boortz talking about this today.
On June 28, 2005, "They were spotted by anti-coalition sympathizers, who immediately reported their position to Taliban fighters. A fierce gunbattle ensued between the four SEALs and a much larger enemy force with superior tactical position," the Navy release said.
The SEALs radioed for help, and a responding Chinook helicopter was shot down by a rocket-propelled grenade, killing eight more SEALs and eight Army NightStalkers. It was the worst single combat loss for the SEALs since the Vietnam War.
According to the Navy, "Despite this terrible loss, the SEALS on the ground continued to fight. Although mortally wounded, Axelson and Dietz held their position and fought for the safety of their teammates despite a hail of gunfire. Their actions cost them their lives, but gave one of the other SEALs an opportunity to escape."
auschip what is the name of that statue?
First, Harris or Klebold, I don't recall which... his father was retired military, so it's not quite "parents like those of Harris & Klebold..."
I see ZERO connection between a statue of a SEAL in Afghanistan and Captain Parker in Lexington. Captain Parker was there for his own freedom and that of his countrymen. That, to me, is the ultimate just cause.
Why are we still in Afghanistan? Why were we attacked in the first place??? Here's a hint: It's NOT because they hate our freedom. Some cultures really DON'T appreciate foreigners dictating to them what they should do in their own countries.
+1!!Titan6: Lazy, overweight, selfish - all true. But service is not beneath them. They are also afraid. And the parents are even bigger cowards than they are.
Perhaps that trend would change if our government would, oh, say, follow the advice of the founders and not wander aimlessly into foreign wars that have squat to do with freedom at home (except, maybe, to curtail it)?
I see ZERO connection between a statue of a SEAL in Afghanistan and Captain Parker in Lexington. Captain Parker was there for his own freedom and that of his countrymen. That, to me, is the ultimate just cause.
Why are we still in Afghanistan? Why were we attacked in the first place??? Here's a hint: It's NOT because they hate our freedom. Some cultures really DON'T appreciate foreigners dictating to them what they should do in their own countries.
This country needs to return the focus inward and work out some internal issues, and stop playing World Policeman and Empire with the blood of our countrymen.
Robert Hairless said:I simply cannot conceive of the ingratitude and selfishness so monumental as to intrude policy quarrels into discussions about the people--the us--we should honor. If you do indeed love liberty, respect the people without whom it would be impossible here.
Robert Hairless said:They are us, except that they are the very best of us.
Robert Hairless said:Someone else mentioned the draft. It was a mistake to do away with it. People who don't have a stake in the game and refuse to play don't care who wins or loses and should not profit from it.
Unless he also fought in WWII, he in no way made our liberty possible so quit pretending that he did.
I served during the Viet Nam conflict. I enlisted with a draft number of 341. I am just as much a part of this country’s freedom and heritage as any other who has served in the military. And you, along with your skewed and despicable view point, can go straight to hell!CannibalCrowley: First off, Dietz is not one of those people. Unless he also fought in WWII, he in no way made our liberty possible so quit pretending that he did.
If by some bizarre chance you actually served in our military, your “service” would certainly lend credence to this statement.CannibalCrowley: I don't know who fed you that line; but he was obviously shoveling a pretty hefty load. Spend some time in the military and you'll quickly learn that the people there are often far from being the best of society. You do both the military and the civilians a disservice by continuing to perpetrate such falsehoods.
Read your own statement, genius. Registering for selective is just that: registration. There hasn’t been a draft in this country for over 30 years.CannibalCrowley: Where did you get the idea that the draft was "done away with"? Wherever it was, you are clearly misinformed. Selective service still registers people and if we're ever at war and need the bodies then I'm sure we'll use that resource.
Is that town infested with California refugees or something?
This soldier stated unequivicably that they would not carry a firearm or shoot someone. This was an MP unit.
the constitution protects everyones rights...equally. The parents have every right to protest the statue if they don't like it