tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post5970351698257536013..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: Tuesday, November 8, 2011Ashe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-29513436168520589632011-11-22T19:57:24.032-05:002011-11-22T19:57:24.032-05:00Jean - I couldn't agree with you more.Jean - I couldn't agree with you more.Kathleen Bradeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347913255760493335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-34134412222610432682011-11-22T17:11:13.248-05:002011-11-22T17:11:13.248-05:00Good post, Kathleen. From what I've heard, the...Good post, Kathleen. From what I've heard, the treatment of U.S. military veterans is a scandal (or it should be). Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (called "shell shock" in WW1) was first diagnosed in those who had served. They should get a the best medical case, not the worst.Jean Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805088081675965859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-10302640035171811322011-11-22T15:19:09.310-05:002011-11-22T15:19:09.310-05:00Kristina - As a military brat, I know you're s...Kristina - As a military brat, I know you're serving too, because you sacrifice a lot as a military spouse.Kathleen Bradeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347913255760493335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-83285456018352753132011-11-22T14:32:08.115-05:002011-11-22T14:32:08.115-05:00As the spouse of a member of the military, I truly...As the spouse of a member of the military, I truly appreciate your thoughtful post. Thanks, Kathleen.Kristina Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07206629885091637673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-35804241702415853762011-11-21T22:00:04.546-05:002011-11-21T22:00:04.546-05:00Garce - When I listen to fireworks shows blasting ...Garce - When I listen to fireworks shows blasting off all around us on July 4th, I think of the people of Sarajevo and how for years the same sound meant motor fire and death. Peace is truly something to be grateful for.Kathleen Bradeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347913255760493335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-43935035491616760542011-11-21T20:56:37.367-05:002011-11-21T20:56:37.367-05:00These observations are quite true. One of the mos...These observations are quite true. One of the most fundamental cornerstones of our democracy is that the military has so far always been willing to take orders from civilian leadership. That makes the difference possible between democracy and totlaitarianism.<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-46548437035898464762011-11-21T16:00:18.783-05:002011-11-21T16:00:18.783-05:00I take far too much for granted and am trying to c...I take far too much for granted and am trying to change my ways.Kathleen Bradeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347913255760493335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-87366517635448742242011-11-21T10:33:20.574-05:002011-11-21T10:33:20.574-05:00Sobering, and true.
As I watch the people in Syri...Sobering, and true.<br /><br />As I watch the people in Syria and Egypt being gunned down by their own military, I have to agree with you. <br /><br />Thanks for the reminder!Lisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.com