It Is the Soldier...not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the Soldier...not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier...not the campus organizer.
Who has given freedom to demonstrate.
It is the Soldier...not the lawyer,
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier..who salutes the flag,
Who serves under the flag and
Whose coffin is draped by the flag.
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Charles H. Province

Just as the soldier willingly carries out the duty of serving our country, the leaders of our country have a duty to be responsible in deciding matters of war and peace. The decision to send young men and women into war, to risk loss of limb, health and life, should never be taken lightly, and should never be done for selfish reasons. The defense of America is the only legitimate reason for going to war.

We owe it to all veterans to be absolutely honest about issues like Agent Orange, the Gulf War Syndrome and the other traumas, both physical and emotional, that come with war. Our veterans deserve the very best medical care and respect that we can give.

Gary James Minter.
Veterans' Day, November 11th, 1998

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