Red Shirt

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

Moronic propaganda.

Really?

So showing respect is not the norm of today?

So, KSig RC, what does this rant have to do with what I posted?

So, even though it may have been around a while, it is still a good reminder for what our troops have done and the final recignition that they desearve for the final payment for our freedom.

If you are offended by this I am sorry.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Really?

So showing respect is not the norm of today?

So, KSig RC, what does this rant have to do with what I posted?

So, even though it may have been around a while, it is still a good reminder for what our troops have done and the final recignition that they desearve for the final payment for our freedom.

If you are offended by this I am sorry.

It's emails like this one that irk me.

Wearing a red shirt on a particular day (aside from the fact that the chances of anyone wearing red - a common color - on any given day is pretty high) does not a patriot make.

I'm sorry, but it's a passive attempt at presumed solidarity. There are plenty of active ways to show your appreciation to a service person.

- thank one in person - at the airport, the local reserve office, etc.
- write letters or cards, send them via the USO
- send a care package to a service person you know personally
- collect phone cards and personal hygiene items to send to soldiers
- volunteer with programs local families of service people stationed overseas
- get to know your local government, find out what their platforms are, how they vote, support candidates who are in favor of decreasing the length or recall frequency for military tours

[Tinia2]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

It's emails like this one that irk me.

Wearing a red shirt on a particular day (aside from the fact that the chances of anyone wearing red - a common color - on any given day is pretty high) does not a patriot make.

I'm sorry, but it's a passive attempt at presumed solidarity. There are plenty of active ways to show your appreciation to a service person.

- thank one in person - at the airport, the local reserve office, etc.
- write letters or cards, send them via the USO
- send a care package to a service person you know personally
- collect phone cards and personal hygiene items to send to soldiers
- volunteer with programs local families of service people stationed overseas
- get to know your local government, find out what their platforms are, how they vote, support candidates who are in favor of decreasing the length or recall frequency for military tours

and if one wishes to truely be pro-active tom, do some of the following. i have.
Sites which help Support our Troops:
http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou/index.aspx
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6568316/
http://anysoldier.com/index.cfm
http://www.oidelivers.org/http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/
http://www.gi-bracelet.org/GIBracelet/index.html
http://www.uso.org/
http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1024.html
AFES Gift Certificates
www.aafes.com/docs/homefront.htm

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

It's emails like this one that irk me.

Wearing a red shirt on a particular day (aside from the fact that the chances of anyone wearing red - a common color - on any given day is pretty high) does not a patriot make.

I'm sorry, but it's a passive attempt at presumed solidarity. There are plenty of active ways to show your appreciation to a service person.

- thank one in person - at the airport, the local reserve office, etc.
- write letters or cards, send them via the USO
- send a care package to a service person you know personally
- collect phone cards and personal hygiene items to send to soldiers
- volunteer with programs local families of service people stationed overseas
- get to know your local government, find out what their platforms are, how they vote, support candidates who are in favor of decreasing the length or recall frequency for military tours

i like these ideas of support better in addition to flying an American Flag.

[LightBulb]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

i like these ideas of support better in addition to flying an American Flag.

The Gadsden flag is pretty badass too.

[SHEETCAKE]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I thought if I wore red, then I'd be a communist.

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Earp:

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

So, KSig RC, what does this rant have to do with what I posted?

Well, I mean, your post overtly mentions that "only two people" will ever die for you - one of whom (Jesus Christ) is considered a minor prophet (at best) by well over half the people on the Earth. So . . . other people have accomplished the same at similar expense. Additionally, some who "sacrifice" their lives for others are not actually doing this for just cause.

In short, the email is pretty grossly simplistic and a pretty bad examination of patriotism, even if viewed as pure jingoism (which I basically refuse to do either way). Sure, I responded in the fashion of parody, but this should clear it up - this is really the main reason why it's not the best idea to post email forwards without any additional discussion, as well, Tom. The email forward has a very specific audience, and without any further discussion, it's hard to take it seriously or know where to take it.