President Trump has chosen to give the military a larger
role in the Independence Day parade tomorrow in Washington, D.C. Predictably, he is being criticized for it by
Liberals in the press and the Democratic Party.
Please allow me to point out that without the sacrifices
of our service men and women we would not have an opportunity to celebrate our
freedom tomorrow. The numbers vary a bit
by source, but I think it is reasonably accurate to say that the United States
of America has sustained over 650,000 combat deaths, and almost 1,500,000
wounded, since the Revolutionary War.*
Therefore, I think our armed forces have earned a place of honor in the
parade.
I am thankful that more resources are now being provided
to ensure that our military is the best equipped and trained fighting force
possible. I do not object to the display
of our weapons in the parade. Every American
should be given the confidence to have a reasonable sense of satisfaction with
our state of readiness.
It makes me sick to see the lack of respect and the
ingratitude being displayed by the Left over this matter. As a Viet Nam Era veteran, I think a little
recognition is due to our fallen, to our wounded, to all veterans, and
especially to their families.
