Unafraid of the Future

December 23, 2008

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Recently, a friend and I were talking about the future of our country and the prospect of turning it over to the next generation. She wasn’t confident that the people behind us would be up to it. I understood her reticence. It’s easy to believe that the generation behind is interested in only, “The Girls Next Door,” internet porn, gaming, competitive shopping and jello shots. It’s easy to believe right now that millions of people think it’s the government’s job to give them a job, a paycheck, a bail out or a home.

But I reminded her that a generation of America’s leaders are deployed around the world right now. Our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are right now honing their skills as warriors, leaders,

diplomats,
public servants,
teachers, scientists, confidantes and

problem solvers.

They’re coming back to lead here. They’ve been tested and remain infused with the code of duty, honor, country.
Thank God.
God Bless America.
photos are mostly from Michael Yon (michaelyononline.com)
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