9.11.01

Well. I cried this morning. It's been seven long years in the United States history. It's truly mind blowing that catastrophic events such these can happen here. What about our sense of security? Our sense of home? Our sense of patriotism? All have been altered by the events of 9.11.01 I received over a dozen text message forwards today. All along the lines of "Today is 9/11, let us remember those who were lost, those who fight, support our troops and families" excetera. Here's the thing. I remember this day everyday. I don't need the anniversary of the day. I don't need a fucking text forward. I always carry a sense of urgent worry with me. There are people in my life, family and friends, whose daily well being depends on the safety of our country. Like wise the safety of our country depends on them. There are thousands of people who were touched by the inhumane atrocity of that day.What really breaks my heart about today, is that it takes the seventh anniversary of those horrible events to renew our patriotism. For how long? A week? That's not good enough. People have become so wrapped up in the election. You know what? I'm glad. If that's what it takes for citizens of America to become a little more involved, then so be it. I just wish people could be more aware. I have such a strong sense of being an American. I realize that not everyone can have such deep rooted values. I wore a pair of dog tags under my shirt all day today. I felt them every time I moved. It was a literal representation of what I feel. Every time I think, move, love, care, worry, there are people that it represents. I wish there was more appreciation for our troops. And all this "End the War! Support Our Troops!" is a heaping helping of fucking bullshit. No one wants this war. But to vocally destroy the moral ground that we are fighting on is just as bad as not support the troops. "You guys are great, but what you have devoted your lives and well being to is worthless!" You might as well say it. I don't like this war. I want it to be over. It will all run it's course. Me ranting about how much this war sucks is selfish. Talk to a marine, talk to a soldier, talk to an airman, talk to a seaman. God dammit, they know what the cost of this war is. No one else could possibly understand. This war isn't about enemy casualties, money, oil, power, or any of the other bullshit to me. The only thing I care about is not loosing any more American lives. I realize the war needs to end for that to happen, however, I also believe that we have to end this war properly or even more American lives will be sacrificed. I love the United States of America. I love what we were built upon and what we stand for. I love the men and women that risk their lives everyday for our freedom. I love my patriotism. I love the American Flag and what it stands for. I'm proud of our country and what we do and anyone that wants to criticize me for it can kiss my large, white, patriotic ass and fuck off! Whew! That's my two cents. I really don't give a fuck if you agree or not, so if your going to comment please make it a positive one.