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Bush administration has polluted memories
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Bush administration has polluted memories
I recently returned from a trip to the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium. We visited two American cemeteries including the one in Luxembourg where Gen. George S. Patton is buried. As we left this beautiful resting place, with its lines and lines of crosses and Stars of David, the carillon rang out with "God Bless America."
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While I was moved to tears at the thought of the sacrifice of the brave men who ensured the existence of my life of freedom, I could not help but think of what the Bush administration has done with this gift.
The Bush administration has figuratively spit on the graves of our valiant heroes. With their greed, their destruction of personal liberties, their lack of caring for our own young men and women in the military, their maniacal quest for power at all costs, and their indifference to the ideals that made America deserve the appreciation of much of the world, they have polluted the memories of men who gave their lives so others could live and enjoy the benefits of America the beautiful.
The Bush administration has given the world America the Suspect, America the Greedy and, in some cases, America the Enemy. Let us pray that this legacy will not endure, and that soon the carillons of the world will be able to once again peal "God Bless America."
Mary Lewis Donnellan
Enon
30-pound hero proves her love and loyalty
A hero is defined as one who shows great courage. In the face of a perilous situation, the hero reacts without regard to his or her safety. My hero is my 30-pound springer spaniel mix.
Recently, we were unexpectedly attacked by a vicious 75-pound dog. Instantaneously, my hero went into protective mode. As hard as I tried to protect her, my hero stood firm between me and the other dog. Consequently, I was unharmed, but my hero suffered a deep puncture wound to her rump. Before further harm could be done, the dog owner's son finally removed the larger dog from the situation.
Much could be said about the larger dog's owner and his responsibility to keep such a dangerous dog in a contained environment. But that is not what this letter is about.
It's about the test of loyalty and love of a real friend. With some first aid advice from the vet, she is recovering from her wound.
Just a note to all the children in the neighborhood who know and love her, Carmel is still the same friendly dog you love to pet.
Andrea Eberly
Springfield
Trailer court being torn down is an eyesore
While driving back and forth from Enon to Springfield on Dayton Springfield Road, I notice a terrible eyesore. I have been wondering why nothing has been done about it.
The trailer court that is being torn down is one of the worst things anyone who drives by sees. Why is nothing being done about it? If that was anyone else, they would have come along and said clean that mess up or be fined.
They should have torn down one trailer at a time and not have everything blowing all over everyone else's property. Why hasn't anyone said anything about it before now?
Sue White
Enon
