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I did not mean for my comment about Ted Nugent to cause such a reaction and I do apologize for the discontent that it has caused for some.
Now let me tell you why I said what I did. As you know I am a Vietnam Veteran,I am also a former Navy Seal, I did two tours of duty in Vietnam and I am responsible for the loss of many lives to the enemy but I also lost three of my dearest friends during this conflict,these guys were the real heroes because they gave their lives for what we believed in at the time and those of us that returned were not unscathed by this Vietnam War. Many of us still to this day refuses to even talk about it and that appears to be a big problem.I was fortunate,I had my father, who was a World War II Veteran, to talk to and tell my stories and experiences to.It took a few years for me to get back to what would be called a normal life and even that could be questionable. So when I hear somebody like Ted Nugent talk about his patriotism and knowing what he did to keep from being drafted during that time, it makes me think of a few choice words for him, he never faced being shot at by the enemy, he never faced someone who wanted to take your life to protect theirs and their ideas, he never faced the loss of a close friend in combat, he never faced the camaraderie of Brothers in Arms and calling this poor excuse of a man a patriot is an insult to every enlisted man and woman who ever served in our armed forces both present and past. So yes, I got a little upset and in doing so said a few things that maybe I shouldn't have and for that I do apologize to those of you who sit among us in the Sacred Circle. It's often been said: Religion is for those who are afraid of Hell, Spirituality is for those who have been there... I've been there and survived. Osay
And speaking those truths, in a place like the Circle which has several Vietnam vets, is a place for them to share. And, for those of us who didn't serve, to.....listen.
Thanks for explaining the policy in this thread.
People who are Vietnam Veterans can post whatever they want. Other people are supposed to just "....listen".
Nice time of day to set back with a nice cup of Joe or what suits our individual tasted. I brought my "Never Empty" cdoffee pot to get us started. Anyone have anything they wish to also set on the serving mat?
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