tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post113158262363003019..comments2024-03-27T23:07:45.167-04:00Comments on The AC is On: Remembrance Day 2005Anvilcloudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1132176849730699622005-11-16T16:34:00.000-05:002005-11-16T16:34:00.000-05:00I knew there was a reason for visiting this blog t...I knew there was a reason for visiting this blog today. You made me sad and you made me weep for all the young men we have lost in this war and the families that mourn them. I love the song. John Mcdermott is one of my favorites. What a voice!<BR/><BR/>I hate war. There has to be a better way. There just has to be.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905275594750828620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1132076929833970792005-11-15T12:48:00.000-05:002005-11-15T12:48:00.000-05:00As for the short stories, don't you remember any o...As for the short stories, don't you remember any of O'Henry's? The <I>Gift of the Magi</I> or <I>The Last Leaf</I>? Both powerful, wonderful, unforgettable. And the alien one you detailed, that's by Ray Bradbury, isn't it? Boy, you got me reminiscing.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the gift of the video clip you provided, and yes, I did end up weeping. It was so fairly done, and it lays it on the line: whether you like war or not, and who would, sometimes wars have to be fought to protect or save or free other people, and not just ourselves. Also, thanks to each and every person, past and present, in the armed forces.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097905937552636768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1132036526856275622005-11-15T01:35:00.000-05:002005-11-15T01:35:00.000-05:00I wouldn't say that war is necessary, but, at leas...I wouldn't say that war is necessary, but, at least in the U.S., we have no concept or understanding of what life would be without it. Quite a sad reality.Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322778291206842093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1132032611329529062005-11-15T00:30:00.000-05:002005-11-15T00:30:00.000-05:00Oft times mankind's greed knows no depth. When th...Oft times mankind's greed knows no depth. When these kind fo people decide they want something, be it land, oil, or money, things get way out of hand. I wish I knew how to stop war, but I am simply one man and can only take inventory of my own heart and actions. We should try to help others see the light, but know that not all can be changed.<BR/><BR/>At least when the pot boils over, there are unfortunately those that will have to make the ultimate sacrifice to draw the line somewhere. To them we owe the ultimate debt of gratitude. It is only a shame that people only remeber the sacrifice they made once a year.Rainypetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01415282957997196121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1132005758318590752005-11-14T17:02:00.000-05:002005-11-14T17:02:00.000-05:00I have no solution to war. You have to do somethin...I have no solution to war. You have to do something because they can't go around blowing up people.<BR/>Then they expect us to let them have 3 hots and a cot the rest of their lives for "punishment". <BR/><BR/>The older I get the more I want to see the death penalty brought back for major crimes.<BR/><BR/>That is no cure, either. <BR/><BR/>We stumble blindly forward.Valerie - Still Riding Forwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15148433989184665687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1131999006071154022005-11-14T15:10:00.000-05:002005-11-14T15:10:00.000-05:00AC, I've been super busy the last few days so this...AC, I've been super busy the last few days so this comment is a little late. I suppose war is sometimes necessary to defend against the aggression of some but it must be the LAST resort. It's amazing how we can solve technical challenges but can't find options to deal with tyrants without harming the innocent. There are ways -- there have to be ways. I refuse to believe otherwise.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03536102483146881252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1131992676045253072005-11-14T13:24:00.000-05:002005-11-14T13:24:00.000-05:00"their" proper place, I meant."their" proper place, I meant.dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04970036802180276339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1131992621308027192005-11-14T13:23:00.000-05:002005-11-14T13:23:00.000-05:00Hi! I've seen your comments at PBS's blog.I think ...Hi! I've seen your comments at PBS's blog.<BR/><BR/>I think there are times when you need to put a bully in there proper place, but as for the war were fighting now, the war to end terrorism, I'm afraid it's only creating a new generation of terrorists. Sometimes it is better to turn the other cheek. It's just hard to know when to fight and when to walk away.dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04970036802180276339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1131981169879107482005-11-14T10:12:00.000-05:002005-11-14T10:12:00.000-05:00Yes, I do hate it.Yes, I do hate it.Meadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200771118045164229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1131747413305403232005-11-11T17:16:00.000-05:002005-11-11T17:16:00.000-05:00Thank you for the reminder.I would not have 'remem...Thank you for the reminder.<BR/><BR/>I would not have 'remembered' except for the fact that no mail came today.<BR/><BR/>I hate war.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065893613028995685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1131740089495897722005-11-11T15:14:00.000-05:002005-11-11T15:14:00.000-05:00That's too bad PBS as they are both worthwhile. I ...That's too bad PBS as they are both worthwhile. I suppose it's no consolation for me to tell you that they load in seconds on broadband? No, I thought not. Sorry.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad that most others seem able to d/l them.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1131733524356691592005-11-11T13:25:00.000-05:002005-11-11T13:25:00.000-05:00The better way is RIGHT relationship, rather than ...The better way is RIGHT relationship, rather than brute relationship. No hitting. No taking another's toys. Share. <BR/><BR/>But then, the eternal problem. What to do with bullies? Let's see. Bully them. Jail them. Handcuff them. Lobotomize them. Drug them. Kill them. Persuade them of their error. Pray for them. Elect them to public office. Dress them in pink & hit them in the face with cream pies. Adopt them. Send them to therapy. Tolerate them.<BR/><BR/>What am I missing here?George Breedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16460918581432345337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1131731969086059782005-11-11T12:59:00.000-05:002005-11-11T12:59:00.000-05:00I have never understood the ways of war. But then...I have never understood the ways of war. But then, in all honesty, I live a sheltered existance in this free and lovely land. Free..because others were willing to fight in a war. <BR/>I just wish there was a better way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1131728952967533152005-11-11T12:09:00.000-05:002005-11-11T12:09:00.000-05:00I appreciate all your sentiments here - are we in ...I appreciate all your sentiments here - are we in a minority here, those of us who think war is a futile way to solve problems? There has got to be a better way, and its our job to find it.Bonitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09634611054014237422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1131728846574569432005-11-11T12:07:00.000-05:002005-11-11T12:07:00.000-05:00Very moving, AC. War renders us all victims. It'...Very moving, AC. War renders us all victims. It's aftermath affects generations still unborn.<BR/>Thanks for the reminder of the sacrifices made by our brothers and sisters in other hemispheres. I must do some research and learn more about Anzac Day.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337368222656258247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1131727467786490462005-11-11T11:44:00.000-05:002005-11-11T11:44:00.000-05:00I couldn't get the clip to work, nor Dale's clip. ...I couldn't get the clip to work, nor Dale's clip. They go into buffering for 10 minutes and stall there at 2% (because I have a dial-up connection)! But it's good to have reminders of what today is all about, why it's a holiday and why I'm off from work!PBShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01672893473413051922noreply@blogger.com