SOLDIERS - A visitor's Perspective

Soldiers People in the US heavily respect and admire their soldiers. Every week during mass, they never forget to pray for their soldiers in Iraq. They specially mention the names of the soldiers who live in the same town as the church. One of these soldiers recently came home from Iraq. Incidently, he attended the same mass I was attending. I knew because the priest announced this right before he gave his final blessing. There was a standing ovation that lasted for a couple of minutes. This kind of pride is somewhat new to me. I do understand and share their happiness for their soldiers, but back home soldiers, police, and other public servants do not get this kind of respect and admiration. Maybe it is all because of the poor image they have on the people. When you say public official, it somehow gives an impression of someone who is corrupt and abuses his power, when it should be someone who is honest and serving the people. Pride has been replaced wtih contemptment. Service has been replaced with bad politics. posted by daydream believer at 11:46 AM |