All gave some … some gave all
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Indeed, this is a matter for sober reflection by the 99% on the role of the 1%.
I am indebted to AFrankAngle for including in his recent blog the link to the Brookings Institute essay on war by Phil Klay. I almost skipped it, thinking it would be just another platitudinous paean to the virtues of military service for the holiday. Instead, I found the best and most incisive analysis of morality in war I’ve read since John Keegan’s The Face of Battle. It is truly remarkable and probably ought to be required reading at the service academies, although I somehow doubt that it will. Klay speaks truth deserving of every citizen’s attention on this Memorial Day.
For those who are willing to spend some time thinking about morality and war, here is the link for convenience:
http://www.brookings.edu/research/essays/2016/the-citizen-soldier
Thanks, Jim. I want to give this proper attention and will read it later today when I have a bit more time.
There has been a Steidley serving our Country on active duty from the Spanish American War thru Desert Storm in late 1991.
That’s remarkable, John. Certainly a record to be proud of.
When it comes to patriotic images, that photo is one of the best.
There are a lot of great ones out there. It took me a while to decide. I decided to keep it as simple as possible.