You Betcha I’m a Proud Army Mom shares a thank you note from a Soldier.

She writes:

War is terrible, War is terrifying. War is, unfortunately, necessary when words have no effect with the ones doing terrible things.

And no amount of wishing it differently will make it go away. There is a faction of people who would see us overtaken and our freedoms taken away. Or dead. They are our enemy.

Our troops have stepped up and taken on the job they volunteered and swore to do. They are fighting the fight and doing an incredible job of it. No matter how hard “The Hillsitters” make it for them. Our troops continually do us proud and by God, we owe them the respect and appreciation they deserve. They are doing a job few can or sadly, would.

I am saddened by the conflict I see in my country today. I know there has always been conflicting viewpoints, opinions and beliefs at times of war. I guess what really saddens me is the complacency here in America that makes it appear that many have already forgotten 9/11. That many don’t even know how many times we have been attacked by this enemy who believes that because we are not muslim, we should be dead. That so many would place their political agenda above the best interests of this country and the soldiers that fight for them. That the “story” is more important than the welfare of the soldiers. That being proud of our military and supporting their mission is akin to being a fascist. (I love that one especially - this from people that don’t have a clue as to what fascism entails because they haven’t been taught much history in the schools. Just ask these people to give you examples.)

It’s well worth the read, as is the note she shares.