Support Our Troops
June 6, 2010 in BP, British Petroleum, Coast Guard, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, Oil Spill, Opinions, Protect our Shores, Veterans Day
(A Re-Run…I wrote this on June 6, 2010. I really do support our military, just like Gene Simmons. I also agree with Gene Simmons general social outlook. Am I now one of the good guys too?)
A couple of times a year there is usually a big push to support our troops by flying an iconic symbol of a flag on FB pages, and elsewhere…there are numerous positive things written and said about our military, and their sacrifices.
I suggest however that we support our military and their families year-round. There are many ways to do this: volunteer, donate to military organizations, become active in efforts to improve health care for our vets, write your senators and representatives about concerns over budget cuts to the military. None of this has to be in public view but will have a much great impact than simply putting an American flag on your web space. Caring, love and concern should be an ongoing activity and not a simple mouse click.
Each military organization has its own membership of civilians, but the one I am most familiar with is the Navy League, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The dues paid go a long way in providing support to our Navy, Coast Guard, and Marines. Especially now, with the great effort of the Coast Guard in helping to clean up the oil spill in the Gulf, is an excellent time to concretely reaffirm your support of our military.
