: A soldiers veiw of Michael Jackson death

Davidw2415

I got this in an E-mail and thought I would share it with all of you.



This is written by a young man serving his third tour of duty in Iraq .
Thought you might find his take on the Michael Jackson news interesting.
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Okay, I need to rant.

I was just watching the news, and I caught part of a report on Michael
Jackson . As we all know, Jackson died the other day. He was an
entertainer who performed for decades. He made millions, he spent
millions, and he did a lot of things that make him a villian to many
people. I understand that his death would affect a lot of people, and
I respect those people who mourn his death, but that isn't the point
of my rant.

Why is it that when ONE man dies, the whole of America loses their
minds with grief. When a man dies whose only contribution to the
country was to ENTERTAIN people, the Amercian people find the need to
flock to a memorial in Hollywood , and even Congress sees the need to
hold a "moment of silence" for his passing?

Am I missing something here? ONE man dies, and all of a sudden he's a
freaking martyr because he entertained us for a few decades? What
about all those SOLDIERS who have died to give us freedom? All those
Soldiers who, knowing that they would be asked to fight in a war,
still raised their hands and swore to defend the Constitution and the
United States of America . Where is their moment of silence? Where
are the people flocking to their graves or memorials and mourning over
them because they made the ultimate sacrifice? Why is it when a
Soldier dies, there are more people saying "good riddence," and "thank
God for IEDs?" When did this country become so calloused to the
sacrifice of GOOD MEN and WOMEN, that they can arbitrarily blow off
their deaths, and instead, throw themselves into mourning for a "Pop
Icon?"

I think that if they are going to hold a moment of silence IN CONGRESS
for Michael Jackson, they need to hold a moment of silence for every
service member killed in Iraq and Afghanistan . They need to PUBLICLY
recognize every life that has been lost so that the American people
can live their callous little lives in the luxury and freedom that WE,
those that are living and those that have gone on, have provided for
them. But, wait, that would take too much time, because there have
been so many willing to make that sacrifice. After all, we will never
make millions of dollars. We will never star in movies, or write hit
songs that the world will listen too. We only shed our blood, sweat
and tears so that people can enjoy what they have.

Sorry if I have offended, but I needed to say it.
Remember these five words the next time you think of someone
who is serving in the military;

"So that others may live...."

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Butch

Well stated! I couldn't agree more.

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RichardS

absolutely ditto!

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sharpscuba

I wish that there was a way that I could state just what you did to every living soul in this country. I would love to see those that think that they need millions of dollars so that their children can eat. I would love them to make the sacrifice that our soldiers have and risk their live so that we may enjoy freedom. How can someone like Simon Cowell from American idol or Opra be worth paying over 100 million a year when our soldiers are dying for not money but the honor of giving their life in the name of freedom.
I agree, who should the nightly news praise. I quit watching sports and do not go to the movies or buy cd's. I instead choose to honor our troops each and every day. Like you said they are there so that I may live. God Bless them and keep them safe!

orgredneck

I agree 100 percent

harley@16

I have often thought of the sacrifices made by normal people who never thought they would be considered heroes, but they are in my book. They gave their lives for us to keep the world we know in tact. Political aims put aside they fight for our freedom and our way of life. Every day is memorial day to me.
Thanks to those who have served and are serving now. I say Micheal who?

DonT1985

Do you ever hear thunder? It is the sound of Elvis beeting the (edit) out of Jackson for being with his daugher.

HD4ME!

So very true

cuznjed

Couldnt have said it better!!!!!!

RetiredJake

I could not believe all of the garbage that happened after Jackson's death. This "man" was not a hero, he was a typical spolied brat of an entertainer. Doubt if he is enjoying the cooling breeze or floating on a cloud.

Our troops on the other hand are true heros. For love of country they take the oath to protect the constitution and country, do it for little money or recognition, and way too many have given their all in the process. We do not, and probably can not, do enough for them. I am proud of my service and that of every other member that had served or is still serving their country. God Bless Our Troops!

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