Memorial Day 2012
This afternoon I was relaxing and scanning the Google+ Posts when I stumbled upon this image. It is from the Boston Common. 33,000 American Flags to represent 33,000 Bostonians who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
I found it moving and very illustrating. And wanted to share it today. These 33,000 soldiers gave everything so others would not have to. Cliché? I don’t think so.
Among the many comments there was one from a very demonic-looking man from Tehran. His “death to America” comment reminded me and hopefully everyone why we need such selfless young men and women defending not only our freedom but the freedom of people throughout the world.
May we not be boastful or arrogant but with humility and altruism continue to promote freedom against tyrants, who through fear and murder oppress billions in the name of religion, fairness, or other ideologies.
In this Republic, we call the United States of America, our leaders serve at the whim of the electorate, yet they rarely understand this. They seize the power granted them, by often slim majorities, and arrogantly lord over us, often abusing that power as though they had a right to do so. Disrespecting those they serve and condescending to those who dare challenge their power.
On the other hand, those who serve in the military, willing give up power, submitting themselves to the whim of political leadership. Leaders who often have no military experience, and in some cases even lack respect for, or worst despise them. Yet without question or hesitation, these amazing men and women charge into harm’s way, exchanging healthy bodies for mutilated ones and life for death. 
Chronicles of Delusion 