As the debate goes on about the War - A tribute to our soldiers on the ground (heavy pics)

[Jillian]

This was posted by a "my space friend"

I thought it was appropriate to post here as I listen to the debate on the Senate floor.
I listen to the rhetoric of those playing politics with our troops.
Or as Webb said - politicians who put their words in the troops mouths.

Take a step back, and enjoy Joshua's post.


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You stay up for 16 hours
He stays up for days on end
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You take a warm shower to help you wake up.
He goes days or weeks without running water.

>You complain of a "headache", and call in sick
He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward

You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends
He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.<
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You make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket.
He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.<br /><br /><iMG SRC=""
You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you.
He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.
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You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.
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You complain about how hot it is.
He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow
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You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.
>He doesn't get to eat today.<
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>Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes.
He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean.
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You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.
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>You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.
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You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.
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>You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.<br /><br />He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.<br /><br /><iMG SRC="" /><br /><br />You roll your eyes as a baby cries.<br /><br />He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet.<br /><br /><iMG SRC="" /><br /><br />You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything.
He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting
/><iMG SRC=><br /><br />You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.<br /><br />He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.<br /><br /><iMG SRC=><br /><br />You see only what the media wants you to see.<br /><br />He sees the broken bodies lying around him.<br /><br /><img src=><br /><br />You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.<br /><br />He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in danger.<br /><br /><img src="" /><br /><br />You stay at home and watch TV.<br /><br />He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.<br /><br /><img src="" /><br /><br />You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable.<br /><br />He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long.<br /><br /><img src=><

[Occulus]

1. Excellent pictures and commentary

but please.... fix your tags. :)

[Jillian]

2. sorry about that - you should have seen it before I cleaned it up :)

[Jillian]

3. wow - I was really touched by this. I'm surprised DUer's aren't.