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Chapter 3 / Iraq / Protesters
17 years ago
Okay, well, for starters, if you haven't noticed, chapter 3 to 'Time Goes By' is available now. It has been fun writing this chapter because now we get to introduce even more characters into the fray.
In other news, I've decided to take a stand on this whole 'stay in Iraq or leave' thing going on. Before I get to my view, I should have to state a few things for the record.
Number one, I am a former member of the United States Navy and DAMN PROUD of it. I have learned so much thanks to them and they gave me a expereince I will never forget. My time might have sucked ass, but the friends I met during that time made up for it a whole hell lot better then anything I could have done in Collage.
Number 2, I've served my country proudly for the last four years. I wasn't kicked out, or anything. I left on my terms after my time of service was done.
Number 3, as of yesterday, 8 friends of mine that I knew on a PERSONAL level have died for this cause.
So, my view is this. We need to stay. My reasoning is that the Iraqi government, if you can call it that, is too week to stand on it's own just yet. If we pull out, everyone else goes with us. That would leave the weak Iraqi government and military against a more agile, smarter and far more deadly terrorist organization. I stand by my decision and believe that ALL returning troops deserve our gratitude. Not for a few days, or weeks. They have kicked ass, just doing their jobs, and they get so much flak for it that they deserve our gratitude till the day they die.
Remember that you tree huggers that spit on my boot. Remember that the protesters outside of my base. Remember that those who hold up signs on the corner declaring that the troops are evil. We're not just conscripts who get drafted anymore, every single one of us signed that dotted line on our own free will and gave our oath for this country.
If you can't tell, I'm pissed off a select group of people who take this country of mine for granted. I know a majority of those who read this will say, "What is he so pissed off about?" and I'll tell you. Today, a few of my buddies from a Marine squadron went out, in uniform, for some lunch and to just get away from base. They picked me up and we were off. Well, we found a group of protesters and they stopped all of us. I don't look military anymore but I was still wearing my dog tags. Well, they started shouting at us that we were not welcome in this country anymore and that we are doing Satan's work and all nonsense like that. Then, I swear to god above and anything else you want me to swear on, they spit on us. ALL OF US! There were 6 of us, 5 in Marine uniform and one pissed off, now, civilian. And lo and behold, they had to hole me back from kicking the protesters asses.
Some people just piss me off, and they are apparently on the top of the list.
In other news, I've decided to take a stand on this whole 'stay in Iraq or leave' thing going on. Before I get to my view, I should have to state a few things for the record.
Number one, I am a former member of the United States Navy and DAMN PROUD of it. I have learned so much thanks to them and they gave me a expereince I will never forget. My time might have sucked ass, but the friends I met during that time made up for it a whole hell lot better then anything I could have done in Collage.
Number 2, I've served my country proudly for the last four years. I wasn't kicked out, or anything. I left on my terms after my time of service was done.
Number 3, as of yesterday, 8 friends of mine that I knew on a PERSONAL level have died for this cause.
So, my view is this. We need to stay. My reasoning is that the Iraqi government, if you can call it that, is too week to stand on it's own just yet. If we pull out, everyone else goes with us. That would leave the weak Iraqi government and military against a more agile, smarter and far more deadly terrorist organization. I stand by my decision and believe that ALL returning troops deserve our gratitude. Not for a few days, or weeks. They have kicked ass, just doing their jobs, and they get so much flak for it that they deserve our gratitude till the day they die.
Remember that you tree huggers that spit on my boot. Remember that the protesters outside of my base. Remember that those who hold up signs on the corner declaring that the troops are evil. We're not just conscripts who get drafted anymore, every single one of us signed that dotted line on our own free will and gave our oath for this country.
If you can't tell, I'm pissed off a select group of people who take this country of mine for granted. I know a majority of those who read this will say, "What is he so pissed off about?" and I'll tell you. Today, a few of my buddies from a Marine squadron went out, in uniform, for some lunch and to just get away from base. They picked me up and we were off. Well, we found a group of protesters and they stopped all of us. I don't look military anymore but I was still wearing my dog tags. Well, they started shouting at us that we were not welcome in this country anymore and that we are doing Satan's work and all nonsense like that. Then, I swear to god above and anything else you want me to swear on, they spit on us. ALL OF US! There were 6 of us, 5 in Marine uniform and one pissed off, now, civilian. And lo and behold, they had to hole me back from kicking the protesters asses.
Some people just piss me off, and they are apparently on the top of the list.
Most people that I know who are against the war, are not against the troops. They are against the political side of things and the way the government has gone about things. It is great that you are proud of your service and those around you, but also remember that what has ALWAYS made America great is that we have the freedom to our opinions even if they do not agree with those of others.
Spitting on people, being violently derogatory is not decent behavior in any form, and should not be tolerated, therefore I don't blame you for being upset. I would be too. Just remember that I respect your opinion, even if I don't agree with it, and if you don't agree with me I would like the same in return.
As far as not belonging in this country... I would like to take a poll sometime and find out how many people have been told that at some point in their life. I know I have. In fact, when I was younger I got it a lot from the Annapolis navy guys and from the Quantico Marine guys. I looked different. I was pierced and tattooed and had odd coloured hair and dressed oddly. I have had friends originally from other countries (or whose parents were) and they were told to go back home, and black friends told to go back to africa. I can't say I understand the reasoning behind such hatred.