This was sent to me by the most conservative person I've ever known. I won't even tell you some of things I've heard him say to people who are of a different race or religion (or even gender) than he is, because you wouldn't believe it. He doesn't say things in a malicious way. He just says them in a way that he shows how much he is convinced the white Christian male is the ruler of all the universe, and everyone else is a subspecies.
He sends out a regular newsletter to people in the legal video profession. I'm certified in legal videography, so that's how I receive his stuff. He makes no apologies for mixing his ultraconservative views into the newsletter...and that irks many people, as you can imagine.
So when I received an email from him at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, my first thought was, "oh no...this ought to be good." And then I read it.
And I have to tell you...I like it. It's simple, but to the point. So I'm reprinting it here. Thank you, G.
(He didn't specify where this comes from, so I can't credit the original source.)
It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.
It is the VETERAN who salutes the Flag, and it is the VETERAN who serves under the Flag.
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
