And a joyous day it is. Parades and fireworks express the emotion of the occasion. But since today is also Sunday, this is the day I meditate on the military deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan. It has always been obvious that the large majority of deaths in both countries is the use of improvised roadside bombs by our adaptable adversaries. The question has frequently arisen in my mind, "How quickly would the cruel damage of roadside bombs be solved if the target were not disposable GI's but congressmen and senators?". My guess is overnight. Which is more valuable to us in today's environment; self-centered politicians or our brave soldiers? But our representatives have neither the vision nor the inclination to meet the challenge. Eliminating the threat of improvised explosive devices would reduce the deaths of our young soldiers in the two wars by 50-75%. Profiles in courage indeed!
Improvised explosive devices are proof that we're all on this flight together.
Dick
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