Posted by
SmoothTalker on Sunday, April 19, 2009 3:22:28 PM
In reading the Thunder Over Louisville coverage in the Couier Journal, I was struck by the mention of the organization “Louisville Peace Action Community”. Mr. Sam Avery was quoted, “We’re here to encourage people to think what those planes and bombers really represent.” Instantly, I considered what he said and what I think he was alluding to with his comment. He wants us to consider the massive destruction these planes have the capability of producing. I get it, but I also realize we live in a world where everyone isn’t nice, and they don’t play by the rules. From the beginning of time, human nature and all that implies has raised its ugly head, and caused disharmony among people. You either roll over and give to the aggressor all he wants, or you take a stand. It would be preferable to negotiate all these situations, but verbal communication and sanctions don’t always work. If the colonists had only discussed taxes with England, we would still have a Queen, if President Lincoln had settled on the Southern states seceding, we might still have slavery, and if we had bowed to Hitler or Japan, maybe we wouldn’t be speaking English today. Thank God we have the military men, women and weapons to defend our freedoms in these Blessed United States. They place their lives on the line in every mission to protect those at home and around the world. I hope people do think about what those planes and bombers represent, and realize we are very thankful for the service they provide us 27/7. I am proud to know my Country has strong military mite, and we should all consider the outcome if it is ever diminished…and Thunder was the most spectacular ever!