If you're reading this right now, thank a teacher.

If you're reading this in English, thank a SOLDIER.

It's very discouraging to say the least to see things like this. We live in a free country, but not because we say, or declare we are free.
The reason we are free to do and say what we want is because selfless men an women put their life on the line EVERYDAY to preserve that freedom so many take for granted.

I'm a United States Army Veteran who recently came home after spending a year of my life in Iraq. Before that, I spent six months on the ground in Kosovo, stopping the "ethnic cleansing," which we all know is nothing more than a politically correct name for "GENOCIDE."

People need to look past their world and understand that there is a bigger world which we are all apart of. We live in the greatest country in the world. As we all know America has it's problems, but just the very fact that you were able to express you opinion without fear of reprocussion is proof.

Think about that the next time you criticize our military. If you look around at them, you'll see that they are full of young men and women of all ethnic and religious backgrounds, who come from completely different beliefs. But it doesn't matter. What matters is that WE, keep you safe.

Whether you believe in the war or not is irrevelant. What matters is that you support the men and women fighting it. Some coming home missing arms, and limbs, or disfigured, and some not making it home at all. Think about that before you disrespect them.

I have fought and served my country like countless others before me. Have you? Until you have, enjoy the freedoms you have, but PLEASE do not criticize those out risking their lives protecting you.

"FREEDOM IS NOT FREE..."