It has been a while since I have written on JU, and my pact with myself for writing again was to not post anything political, but this is only semi-political, so here it goes.
A friend of mine, a die hard Republican, has recently revealed to me that he is joining the Army. I am a Liberal, and don't agree with the war. After much deliberation and anger in my mind, I have come to grips with the idea of him fighting. It took a while, but I realize now that he is what this country needs. Many people sit around spouting Conservative ideas and looking down on me for stating my point. Many of the people taking the conservative side though, cringe at the idea of going to war themselves. My friend is a true believer in what he believes and I am damn proud of him to back up his words with action. Don't get me wrong, it hurts me to know that his life will be in danger, but it is people like him that we need fighting this war; True go-getters, and the people that believe in making a positive change. Never in my life would I think that I would back up someone deciding to fight, but if there is a correct time to do this, it is now. He is fighting for what He believes, and I find that courageous. So David, this one is for you. May my love be with you at all times, and never forget that I will be there, no matter what decisions you make.