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[/font:049796ea78] First Asys I wasn't attempting to hijack the glory of our fallen soldiers, as for law enforcement I am a reserve. The statement about the ATF and FBI coming into my Church was a statement for you ACLU card carrying liberals to point out that the previous political party in charge had faults of its' own, and it's easy to point out with the Nazism disarmament that the Clinton administration pointed towards the people of the U.S. Then to top it off he decreased the military forces by 30% which left the country all but defenseless. Furthermore I do not consider myself just like the soldiers because I own guns. I own guns because I like to hunt most of my firearms have a distinct purpose, and before you veggie eating liberals get started with that. Yes, I eat what I kill and don't do it for the pleasure of taking a life. I do it as a matter of providing for my family because I do not like feeding my children meats that have been tainted with chemicals and other substances used by beef and poultry raisers in this country. Dust, I appreciate the input at least I know I am not completely alone.

Please Forgive me if I seem to be derailing this forum again but I will try to rebut some of the political statements as well as stay on subject. Definitely Jeb for Pres. if for no other reason than to keep the ATF and FBI out of my Church as well as my house because I own firearms and will not be disarmed!!!! As for all of you Bush Beater's as far as the WTC attack he was not responsible and we as a profession suffered through the loss of several of our brethren, I myself wanted payback because of it unfortunately it has become a war. I don't believe that war is fought with water pistols so therefore people will die. Those who joined the military forces knew that it was a possibility and I'm sorry for the families of those who have died but let me spread something that I had emailed to me. THE FINAL INSPECTION The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?" The soldier squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, you soldier, You've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell." ~Author Unknown~ As for the whole discussion about allowing people to die in a disaster area I live at the end of Rita's Path, we had our hands held out for those who suffered from Katrina and housed, fed and comforted them we were also an evacuation area for those who were in Rita's path. In the past we have evacuated people every time they were in danger of a major hurricane Texas has had evacuation plans for years. So those poor people in New Orleans who chose to stay at the hurricane party in harms way then scream help me sorry. Those who could not leave on their own should definitely climb the butt of the local and state officials who were responsible. Let me conclude by saying if you are that adamant at hating our commander and chief why don't you send him the $5000 in tax credit that you have received since he has been in office; because I'm sure you wouldn't want to accept money from someone you hate.