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Skriven 2006-08-02 19:03:00 av Jeff Binkley (1:226/600)
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Dear Civilians,

"We know that the current state of affairs in our great nation has many 
civilians up in arms and excited to join the military. For those of you 
who can't join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a few of the areas 
where  we would like your assistance:

1. The next time you see an adult talking (or wearing a hat) during the 
playing of the National Anthem---kick their ass.

2. When you witness, firsthand, someone burning the American Flag in 
protest---kick their ass.

3. Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest 
amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, 
quietly pull them aside and explain how these veterans fought for the 
very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many 
sacrifices these veterans made to make this Nation great. Then hold them 
down while a disabled veteran kicks their ass.

4. (GUYS) If you were never in the military, DO NOT pretend that you 
were. Wearing battle dress uniforms (BDUs) or Jungle Fatigues, telling 
others that you used to be "Special Forces," and collecting GI Joe 
memorabilia, might have been okay when you were seven years old. Now, it 
will only make you look stupid and get your ass kicked.

5. Next time you come across an Air Force member, do not ask them, "Do 
you fly a jet?" Not everyone in the Air Force is a pilot. Such ignorance 
deserves an ass-kicking (children are exempt).

6. If you witness someone calling the US Coast Guard 'non-military',  
inform them of their mistake---and kick their ass.

7. Next time Old Glory (the US flag) prances by during a parade, get on 
your damn feet and pay homage to her by placing your hand over your 
heart. Quietly thank the military member or veteran lucky enough to be 
carrying her---of course, failure to do either of those could earn you a 
severe ass-kicking.

8. Don't try to "fix" political problems by discussing them with a 
military member or a veteran. We are Americans, and we all bleed the 
same, regardless of our party affiliation.  Our Chain of Command is to 
include our Commander-In-Chief (CinC). The President (for those who 
didn't know) is  our CinC regardless of political party. We have no 
inside track on what happens inside those big important buildings where 
all those representatives meet. All we know is that when those civilian
representatives screw up the situation, they call upon the military to 
go straighten it out. If you  keep asking us the same stupid questions 
repeatedly, you will get your ass kicked!

9. 'Your mama wears combat boots' never made sense to me---stop saying 
it! If she did, she would most likely be a vet and therefore, could kick 
your ass!

10. Bin Laden and the Taliban are not Communists, so stop saying 'Let's 
go kill those Commies!' And stop asking us where he is! Crystal balls 
are  not standard issue in the military. That reminds me---if you see 
anyone  calling those damn psychic phone numbers, let me know, so I can 
go kick their ass!

11. 'Flyboy' (Air Force), 'Jarhead' (Marines), 'Grunt' (Army), 'Squid' 
(Navy), 'Puddle Jumpers' (Coast Guard), etc., are terms of endearment we 
use describing each other. Unless you are a service member or vet, you 
have  not earned the right to use them. That could get your ass kicked.

12. Last, but not least, whether or not you become a member of the 
military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and 
religious holiday that you enjoy with family and friends, please 
remember that  there are literally thousands of soldiers, sailors, 
marines and airmen far from home wishing they could be with their 
families. Thank God for our military and the sacrifices they make every 
day. Without them, our country would get it's ass kicked."

It is the Veteran, NOT THE REPORTER, who has given us the freedom of the 
press.

It is the Veteran, NOT THE POET, who has given us the freedom of speech.

It is the Veteran, NOT THE CAMPUS ORGANIZER, who gives us the freedom to 
demonstrate.

It is the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, 
and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn 
the flag."

"If you can read this, thank a teacher." If you are reading it in 
English, thank a Veteran

    I will add one more:

13. If you ever see anyone singing the national anthem in Spanish.  KICK 
THEIR ASS!


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