Memorial Day - When We Remember Fighting Too Many Wars
Every now and then we read complaints that America is fighting too many wars. In just the past few years we have had military operations in 5 different places: Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia (1).
A poll last year revealed that 72% of us say we are involved in too many wars (2).
Today, Memorial Day 2012, I remember when America was fighting too many wars between 1941 and 1945. We were in the Pacific, the Atlantic, fighting in Europe, in Africa, in Asia.
Fighting too many wars saved the world for freedom loving peoples everywhere. We should remember that. We should remember and honor those who died in too many wars.
ENDNOTES
(1):
Times-Union/Jacksonville.com , 7 Jul 2011, How many wars are too many?
If my math is right, the U.S. is involved in five wars - count them: (1) Iraq, (2) Afghanistan, (3) Libya, (4) Yemen and (5) Somalia.
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We have Yemen, where we are using drones to hunt and kill al-Qaida members who are a large part of the rebels.
We have Libya, where we are funding or providing resources to NATO, not to mention the Navy in the Mediterranean flying reconnaissance missions.
And we have Somalia, where we have clandestine engagements to include providing funds, training and resources to the national government fighting the al Shabaab jihadists.
(2):
Newsmax, 20 Jun 2011, Hill Poll: 72% Say US Involved in Too Many Wars
Almost three-fourths of American voters believe that the United States is embroiled in too many foreign wars and should pull back, according to a new poll from The Hill. In addition to the 72 percent who contend that U.S. troops are spread too thin, voters polled said having U.S. soldiers fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq hasn’t made the homeland safer.
Only 16 percent said U.S. involvement in so many foreign wars is appropriate, and 12 percent said they aren’t sure, according to the poll. Regarding Afghanistan, 37 percent said the presence of U.S. troops doesn’t help national security, 36 percent said it makes the United States safer, and 17 percent said it impedes U.S. security.
