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June 4th 05, 07:33 AM
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From: Leo on Fri 3 Jun 2005 18:45
On 2 Jun 2005 17:21:36 -0700, wrote: Leo wrote: On 1 Jun 2005 15:39:42 -0700, wrote: etc. Here's a simple, direct question: Do you think Len's little piece on the "Tomb of the Unknown Solder" is funny? Or is it an insult to the Unknowns? Or is it something else? Personally, I saw it for the humorous parody that it was intended to be - not 'laugh out loud' funny, but humourous (and rather witty!) nevertheless. Actually, it is a sharp and pointed piece of satiric sarcasm that is unmistakably aimed at our Last Action Hero (seven times) in here. :-) I understand that some may find that particular subject to be one that should not be parodied - but, considering the obvious pride that the author has in both his own military service and the service of others, I would strongly doubt that any disrespect whatsoever was intended to those whose ultimate sacrifice is honoured by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. There's a very simple ceremony done in the U.S. military, or at least was, and I'm not sure of other branches besides Army. It is called "Retreat" and done at the beginning of sundown, coincident with lowering the Flag. Most times it is done simply by a group accompanying the Flag handlers. Sometimes it has a simple dedication to an individual or individuals. One "stands a Retreat" out of respect, to honor all that went before. Anyone who "stands a Retreat" will understand. Others, especially those never having served, will dismiss it as simply lowering the flag, just another excuse by the military for some kind of ceremony. They cannot feel the ceremony within. They are not a Part of it. There's another curious-to-non-military-persons custom or rather attitude which pertains to Unit Recognition. Navy personnel express that by a pride in "their" ship. Other branches will identify with their Unit or work identity. It is sometimes referred to (technically) as Unit Cohesiveness or (familiarly) as Teamwork or perhaps just inwardly as Pride in what one does. In my case I had that sense of Unit with the Signal Battalion I was assigned to. I had no choice in which unit, yet grew to feel a part of it, of identifying it as "my" battalion. I took pride in doing my assigned work. I learned of the unit's origin, how it changed over time, saw how it kept changing while I was there...and kept track of it even long after my Honorable Discharge was given me in 1960. What I find truly abhorrent, distasteful, disrespectful, and quite sickening is the charges of "dishonor" leveled by a hateful little emotional loose cannon in here done for no other reason than he hates some people and cannot hold back his rage and anger. What adds to the abhorrence, distaste, and disrespect is the self-perceived NON-serving veteran who wants to "chide" others for their "mistakes" about the U.S. military when they are (supposedly) U.S. citizens. Their whole reason for their "charges" are based on nothing but trying to "win" some argument over a subject...using those rather obvious false charges which have NO relationship to the subject. Simple summation: Jimmie be too uptight and anal; he needs to get laid. My $.02 . ...and now mine...plus shipping charges...Jimmie gets bill. This has departed from "amateur radio" subjects but, given, the overall anal-retentive attitude in here of trying to tie together military forces with a HOBBY involving radio (which is NO tie at all), I felt it had to be said. We can now resume the usual PCTA Extra Double Standard banner waving long in progress. The Morsebirds are twittering in full song... |
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