Until they are corrupted by others …
Those words were written by “The Chief” over at The Truth. His posting, Children Do Not Lie has a quote, or assertion, one should take to heart these days:
“I ask each one of you reading this blog: Are you aiding or abetting the enemy? Are you corrupting our children? Are your words helping or hurting our Global War On Terrorism?”
I think that this is a very valid query. In the age of, no I think more appropriately The Starbucks Society nails it, too many folks are forgetting that there are consequences to every action. In fact, those consequences are deeper still during a war. Not many “kids” these days are aware of what this really means.
Sad, isn’t it?
Anyway, I think that the Chief has a great snippet there. In his own words he takes a quick moment to provide a look into what it is we Milboggers do that is so very different from the MSM. (remember, MSM = losers) In fact, his posting is based on a posting by Michael Yon, The Battle for Mosul IV.
The gist of the story the Chief was going after is how the media are willing accomplices (like Halifax and Mosely in Word War II). The MSM is trying so very hard to toss Bush out, or actually get an indictment and an impeachment to follow, because they are hurt. Yes, it is feelings that are more important than national security here. Make no mistake.
Halifax and Mosely were against Churchill - you decide, but I choose Churchill any time of day, hands down! So would Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan, I reckon. (duh)
The assertion that keyed me to write: are your words helping or hurting. I joined, as we humans often do, the previous sentences with that to come away with, “Are your words helping or hurting your children?” Are your words, actions or deeds, corrupting your children?
My answer is, emphatically, “No.”
OK, as Kit or Heidi would say, “Hell No!”
Then, I read a post from a few days ago by Buck over at Exile in Portales. He’s worried about what his 9 year old is learning - like the war in Iraq is over oil. Hmmm … gives ya the willies, doesn’t it? I’m sure Buck will find a way to make it right.
TAGS: Fix4RSO, Milblog, Military, USAF, GWOT
February 26th, 2006 at 22:50
Hmm, and now I have a WordPress account, too, LOL!
Seriously, though…I like the look and feel of this blog. And even MORE seriously, I wish I could “make it right” as far as my nine year old son goes. The unfortunate fact is this: he idolizes his mother and has arrived at the point (prematurely) where everything I know is wrong. Conversely, everything Mom says is Truth, personified. My only hope is that when he reaches the rebellious stage in four or five years he will reject his mother’s political values. But, as the saying goes, one should be careful for what one wishes…
And on the other hand, there’s this other famous saying: “Two out of three ain’t bad!”
February 26th, 2006 at 23:52
Hey Buck! Thanks for the kudos, and, thanks for stopping by!
Ya know, so far, our kids haven’t reached the point you find yourself. I suspect I’ll be saying, yet, but hope for, not at all. I hope that we can provide them with the best path from which to begin their journey. And, let’s make sure that they are always on the “Right” side of the issue!
No one said being a parent is easy. We are finding that out every day. You are through 2 fully grown and one just startin’ … I have faith all will work out for you!
February 27th, 2006 at 5:56
Thanks for the kind words. The idea came from my teaching career, observing some parents corrupting their children, my military experience with the local populations, seeing what the MSM has done and is doing to wrongly influence our population, electorate and especially our children.