What have you done to repay your debt to freedom?
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I believe that all Americans harbor a debt for the freedoms we enjoy in this country. Freedom was paid for in the blood of the patriots that won our freedom, the blood of those who fought on foreign soil to prevent the spread of tyranny in its many forms. Our freedoms where gained through bravery and protected by those who have a sense of duty. Many belive that this country, this government owes them something – they are wrong. Those who feel that the government owes them something take all we have for granted.
What have you done to repay this debt? Do you sit back and recieve the freedom welfare check?
OIF Veteran
Heading back this summer
Military service is not the only repayment. I have totaly respect for those who actively support the troops. Service is not for everyone, it is a calling. In the same token there are those who try and undermine supporters and service personel (military or civilian) and take their freedom for granted.
Thank you to all the veterans, without you there would be nothing to fight for today. And the families of veterans who are the true backbone of the service – support is crucial. I just get the idea reading som many of these questions that freedom is taken for granted.
I served 23 years in the Air Force and did my time in the big sandbox in Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM.
Thanks for your service!
i pay taxes, sucka
Served over 20 years in the military, retired, worked as a cop for a few years, now I own a business and a couple hundred acres I farm.
USAF Veteran
Marine core my dear!
Im going as an AF officer after ROTC is over.
I pay my taxes without whining about wanting a tax cut…
Viet Nam veteran, 4 years U.S. Air force, combat theatre.
I personally haven't done enough. My father retired after 20 years. Most of the men in my family have served or are currently serving. I adopt soldiers thru http://www.soldiersangels.com and send care packages and letters.
I served my time, broke my back in the line of duty, and am trying to get back on my feet still, after losing the best job I ever had (US Navy).
Not enough – but with my donations to the DNC and various other dem organizations I'm pretty confident I'm doing the right thing to stop the neocon warmongers from doing further damage to this country.
I do what I can. I pay my taxes, I vote, and I obey the law. I also support the troops! I have 2 kids in the military. They're repaying their debt in the best way they know.
USMC 3 yrs with a year of that in hell… 67-68 RVN with the 2/9
Serving in Germany. The army placed me in a clinic, but if they need me I will go.
Thanks for your service. Again. You are a hero.
I am a 50-ish granny so I can't say I have done any direct repayment, but I do not buck my government at every turn. Nor do I expect the government to be responsible for my bills, children, healthcare, etc.
I don't think you have a debt to freedom and somehow you need to repay this through military service. You can do this through civic participation, paying taxes, supporting our soldiers, etc. Not everyone can serve.
I have become a productive member of society. And I also like to think that all my federal taxes are used to support our troops.
I would also like to say that my father was in the Navy and my husband was in the army. I also had a cousin who served in the Navy and I have known many people that have served or are serving now. And I love them all.
Thanks for your service to our great country.
I served in the Coast Guard for 6 years, during the first Iraq conflict when the US liberated Quwait. I would gladly go and serve again if needed, whereever needed. I also come from a family that has many members serving in the US armed forces in many different branches. My oldest brother is currently in Iraq digging up those nasty little IED's the Iranians have been so graciously supplying to the insurgency.
OK, I agree that we enjoy freedom at no cost to us. I will disregard that we pay taxes, etc. I am ready to give and ready to make sacrifices.
Where do I sign and where do I pay? Other words, what in you opinion we should do?
myslef right out of high school I joined the USMC , served for 6 years including desert shield/storm would have made it a career but the Post cold war cutbacks made it too hard to get promotions. Currently i support the local vfw and american legion and give heavily to the dav.
Myself I felt i owed a debt to my country when i finished high school, for being allowed to be bornin the best country on the planet, we have our ups and doens , have our in fighting like spoiled siblings but there is no place better in this world to grow up or grow old in.
I donated blood . The red cross was at our weapons manufacturing plant three months ago and most of the workers took the chance to donate blood .
We felt that since so much blood is spilled with the weapons we make to defend america on americans that it would be nice to show our support .
We ship over 50 million rounds of amunition around the globe and 200 million right here to uncle sam .
We are doing what we can for america .
Welfare check? There are 1.5 million americans receiving welfare checks, about 25 million that vote Democratic.
I pay for my freedom in the form of taxes of which 800 billion goes to the military annually, mate.
I've read the US Constitution, through and through, many times.
If I felt I owed anyone who went before me, I think I'd cut my throat. I owe no one.
I have finished two separate terms in the Peace Corps, Spent 8 years as an EMT working as a VOLUNTEER on an ambulance, raised 7 children to be good, worthwhile citizens, Been a VOLUNTEER on several county commissions etc. etc. I did no violence to anyone but if I had needed to I would have defended myself. What have YOU done?
You are mostly right.The kids today do not have a clue what the price in blood has been to get this country to this point in time.Freedom is not free and it takes blood to keep it free.I did 2 tours in Nam and a 3rd. one under contract with one of the alphabet services.It was an enjoyable learning experience.Hate the frigging desert-give me the jungle anytime!Yuuuuwahhhh!
I pay my taxes. I vote. I read the Constitution. I remain active in the direction this country is heading.
I also spent about a week of processing for the Marine Corps but backed out in the end. I've never been surrounded by a bigger bunch of big-talking, chest-beating, show off "tough" guys my entire life. To think I was so close to signing six years of my life away…
Gratitude for the liberties we enjoy is not directly attributable to every military conflict the US has been engaged in. I think MLK and those who refused to bow to the HUAC thugs deserve about as much respect as those who have carried a gun in the name of the US. No disrespect to those who have served, but combat doesn't only occur on the battlefield.
Let me start by saying I am a registered Republican and I am against this false war. My Grandfather served in the calvery and fought for our country against Japan. My father is Navy and was stationed in Hawaii. I was raised on Conservative values and I am a devoted Christian. The Conservative values shown by our current Government are a far cry from what Barry Goldwater represented all those years ago!
I have repaid my debt by fighting and donating hundreds of hours countering the extreme right and their bloody agendas. I pay my taxes to a Government who no longer provides me with what I consider adequate National Security. In fact it seems they are now going out of their way to treat every American as a potential enemy. You see by fighting, I am putting an end to Lobbyist control and the huge no bid contracts they milk out of U.S. tax dollars.
I am fighting them to bring an end to an unjust war that is killing thousands of our troops. More troops have died now than the original number that died on 9/11. And they died not fighting the "War on Terror", they died because they were forced by duty to fight in the middle of a civil war providing democracy to a country that doesn't want it or value it.
If you want to defend something, try defending our American constitution and our American rights. Start fighting the Zionist fascist right who are creating enemies faster than they can kill them.
When foreign policy comes first and America comes second, something is wrong!
Iraq – $450 billion U.S. tax dollars to rebuild what Bush destroyed over his WMD lie to the Nation.
New Orleans – $ ? for rebuilding one of our 50 States in this United States of America
24 years Navy, now reserve, OEF OIF 01-03,
I thank our men(and women ) in uniform.I support my President.I also thank our vets any chance I get.I support the war not just our troops.
To every body who served and is serving in our military.
THANKS
May the Lord watch over you.
I'll be praying for you all.
OIF x 2 before being wounded and stuck in recruiting.
I firmly believe every person owes the country some of their time. Paying taxes? Give me a break.
While some people are not qualified to serve in the military… actually, fine. The majority of people are not qualified to serve in the military (mentally, morally, or physically), there should be some type of mandatory government service…
My issue is with people who think they have the right to talk about anything related to military topics when their military experience doesn't go past watching Top Gun…