tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11093162.post2055258454326834565..comments2024-03-23T19:16:01.555-07:00Comments on Can it happen here?: Memorial Day reflectionjaninsanfranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07548452260456734928noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11093162.post-85205462893442733352008-05-26T16:58:00.000-07:002008-05-26T16:58:00.000-07:00There's certainly little question in my mind that ...There's certainly little question in my mind that "wars" fought since WWII have seemed quite different, not generating over-whelming public backing, not inciting a similar sense of patriotism as that "Big One" for a variety of reasons. <BR/><BR/>Also worth thinking about are cautions from, I believe it was former President General D. D. Eisenhower who admonished the American people to beware of the potential for and possible consequences from over-development of the military complex. <BR/><BR/>The approach to holding our servicemen hostage for medical care is nothing short of criminal. I'm already highly incensed about the military foot-dragging in seeing there is appropriate adequate care for those with PTSD. <BR/><BR/>That said, I honor our service personnel as I note in my blog posts Memorial and Veterans Days. <BR/>We do continue to need a defensive force, unfortunately. How do we get peace throughout the world? Is it possible?joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.com