Re: Patriotism and Citizenship

From: Dehede011@aol.com
Date: Thu Sep 05 2002 - 14:07:16 MDT


In a message dated 9/5/2002 1:35:39 PM Central Standard Time,
humania@t-online.de writes: Do you really believe that the defense and
*survival* of the US was at stake, when your government exploited your youth?

Hubert,
       Someone once made a joke of a job application or security clearance
application. They asked the applicant if he belonged to any organization
dedicated to the overthrow of the government of the United States. This was
a period when the Dems were in power. He answered, "Yes, I am a registered
member of the Republican Party."
       Hubert, I have often been in the party that was out of power at this
or that period in our history. I have often vehemently disagreed with our
government. But, yes in my judgement we were defending against a real and
present threat. But we might differ and I don't want to get into that debate.
Ron h.



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