Useless Battles Cost Many Lives-Civil War

[J. Beckert]

That's a sad story and a very stark reminder of the horrors of war. I remember when I was a little kid in the mid 60's, my neighbor Jim was my idol. He was about 18 and I was 5. He loved me and my brother to death and never missed a chance to tease and play with us. He took us to the store for ice cream and used to throw me in the air until I felt sick. Always laughing. Until he came home from his first tour in Viet Nam. I remember him standing outside his house with a blank stare- just looking down the road. When I'd ask him to play with me, he say "Not today, Joe" and walk away. These politicians we elect should think long and hard before they do that to another generation.