Memorial Day 2011

Sleeping in. Barbecues. The start of a steamy summer season. Just a few years ago, Memorial Day was celebrated as the day the pool opened for swim season. However, since September 11th and the beginning of the United States' military involvement in Iraq, Memorial Day has re-emerged as a testament to our troops' dedication and sacrifice. In a country determined to stand unwaveringly behind our military forces, Memorial Day is marked by This holiday finds us in a complicated position within the global military community.
According to the Washington Post, since 2001, 4,442 servicemen and women have lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and 6,013 have

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Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. - Martin Luther King Jr.

This quote is in response to recent deaths of high profile people who were targeted and killed as enemies of the United States. As a patriotic American, I believe in due process and justice for all.