-Caveat Lector- > Lest we forget........... > > I was embarrassed to read that President Clinton and his > advisors have said, "The older generation must learn to > sacrifice as other generations have done." That's my > generation. I knew eventually someone would ferret out > the dirty secret: we've lived the "lifestyle of the rich and > famous" all our lives. Now, I know I must bare the truth about > my generation and let the country condemn us for our selfishness. > > During the Depression we had a hilarious time dancing > to the tune of "Brother Can You Spare A Dime?" We > could choose to dine at any of the country's fabulous > soup kitchens, often joined by our parents and siblings... > those were the heady days of carefree self-indulgence. > > Then, with World War II, the cup filled to overflowing. > We had the chance to bask on the exotic beaches of > Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Okinawa; to see the capitols > of Europe and travel to such scenic spots as Bastogne, > Malmedy and Monte Cassino. Of course, one of the most > exhilarating adventures was the stroll from Bataan to the > local Japanese hotels, laughingly known as death camps. > > But the good times really rolled for those lucky enough > to be on the beaches of Normandy for the swimming and > boating that pleasant June day in'44. Unforgettable. > Even luckier were those that drew the prized holiday > tickets for cruises on sleek, gray ships to fun-filled > spots like Midway, The Solomons and Murmansk. > > Instead of asking "what can we do for our country," an > indulgent government let us fritter away our youth > wandering idly through the lush and lovely jungles of > Burma and New Guinea. Yes, it's all true: we were > pampered, we were spoiled rotten, we never did > realize what sacrifice meant. We envy you, Mr. Clinton, > the harsh lessons you learned in London, Moscow and > Little Rock. My generation is old, Mr. President...and > guilty; but we are repentant. Punish us for our failings, > sir, that we may learn the true meaning of Duty, Honor, > Country. > > Robert J. Grady, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret), Colorado Springs > > -- Kathleen The Treasury Department says it plans to significantly increase investigations of the Internal Revenue Service and IRS agents. You know, kind of like the Justice Department investigating the FBI. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
