This one came from a fabulous 70+ year old man who is a
retired Air Force pilot and gave countless hours of service.
SENIORS MUST LEARN TO SACRIFICE!
All citizens of the USA should remember this!!!!!
I was embarrassed to read that President Clinton and his
advisors have said, "The older generation must learn to
sacrifice as other generations have done"
That's my generation. I knew that eventually someone would
ferret out the dirty secret: we've lived the "lifestyle of
the rich and famous" all our lives.
Now, I know I must bare the truth about my generation
and let the country condemn us for our selfishness. We
certainly don't deserve any of that Social Security money
that we've put away for 45 or 50 years! We sure don't need
help with our medical bills...no, we've surely got Enough put
away for a $250,000 open heart surgery bill. We've had so
much fun in our lives, why just read the following:
During the Depression we had a hilarious time dancing to the
tune of "Brother Can You Spare A. Dime?" We could choose to
dine at any of the country's fabulous soup kitchens, often
joined by our parents and siblings...those were the heady
days of carefree self-indulgence.
Then, with World War II, the cup filled to overflowing. We
had the chance to bask on the exotic beaches of Guadalcanal,
Iwo Jima and Okinawa; to see the capitols of Europe and
travel to such scenic spots as Bastogne, Malmedy and Monte
Cassino. Of course, one of the most exhilarating adventures
was the stroll from Bataan to the local Japanese hotels,
laughingly known as death camps.
But the good times really rolled for those lucky enough to be
on the beaches of Normandy for the swimming and boating
that pleasant June day in '44. Unforgettable.
Even luckier were those that drew the prized holiday tickets
for cruises on sleek, gray ships to fun filled spots like Midway,
The Solomons and Murmansk. Instead of asking, "what can we do
for our country," an indulgent government let us fritter away
our youth wandering idly through the lush and lovely jungles of
Burma and New Guinea.
Yes, it's all true: we were pampered, we were spoiled rotten, we
never did realize what sacrifice meant. We envy you, Mr. Clinton,
the harsh lessons you learned in London, Moscow, Little Rock, and
the secluded cubby's of the Oval office with a young intern.
My generation is old, Mr. President...and guilty; but we are repentant.
Punish us for our failings, sir, that we may learn the true meaning
of Duty, Honor, and Country. Give that money that we've been putting
in to Social Security and Medicare to those more deserving...like
yourself?
Robert J. Grady, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret), Colorado Springs
IF YOU FEEL AS I DO, YOU WILL PASS THIS ON TO EVERY ONE ON YOUR
LIST, REGARDLESS OF THEIR POLITICAL PREFERENCE. For all of us who
still remember, let those who don't, understand!
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!!! Heater !!!
Shit Happens All The Time
"If you have any trouble sounding condescending, find a Unix user to show you how it's done."
[This message has been edited by Heater (edited 06-15-2000).]
