Just as the allied forces were making their final push into the heart of Germany, Hitler called up a group of elite conscripts to form a unit known as the Werwolfs. The purpose of this unit was to attack behind enemy lines. They targeted supply lines, fuel depots, airplane hangars and telegraph lines among others. They were very effective and wreaked havoc on the advancing allied forces. It was modern day terrorism in its infancy.
Whenever one of these Werwolves were captured by Patton's army, the result was always the same. He was tied to a post and shot. No jury, no trial, no defense lawyer. The punishment was swift, brutal and simple. An enemy of America ceased to exist.
That was during a time when the entire country was united in anger and resolve to destroy her enemies on the heels of a deadly surprise attack that plunged us into war. People put their own lives aside for the common good, and the defeat of evil. We emerged stronger and more powerful than ever. We emerged victorious. That generation answered the call of liberty, and defended her with ferocity. It was America at her very best, and it was a country that I fear no longer exists.
Today, Patton would certainly be fired for such actions, and would likely be prosecuted for war crimes. Such is the atmosphere in America today. Over the past 60 years we have become soft and lost that resolve that made us respected and feared across the world.
Today, our enemy walked out of the courtroom and into a prison cell, taunting us with each step. He helped carry out the worst attack ever executed against America. He gloated about it. He expressed joy for the suffering he created. He dared us not to kill him. And still, we were unable to pull the trigger. His final words to the court: "America has lost and I have won." I wonder what General Patton thinks about us now?
Some may say we are more refined, more humanitarian, more sensitive and more peace-loving than we were in the 40's. I disagree. We were all those things in the 40's. But there was one major difference. In the 40's we were gentle but fierce. Now, we are gentle and timid. No one knows this more than our enemies....including Iran.
Why did Bin Laden hit us? Because he hates America and our involvement in the Middle East? Because he 'hates freedom'? For revenge? No. He hit us because he could...because he was unafraid of the repurcussions. Will we prove him wrong? After today's verdict, I'm not sure.
This generation has been called to defend liberty as well, and we are answering with peace protests, open borders and economic sanctions. I long for Patton's America. I long for the resolve to obliterate those who stand against us. I long for the country that cherishes peace, yet is unafraid to fight brutally when the time comes. Where is that country? I fear she may be gone for good.
There has only been one person but on trial for murdering thousands of innocent American citizens on 9/11, and we didn't have to guts to put him to death.
"America has lost..." Only time well tell.
10 comments:
Yer right, John! Oh, for the good ol' days when we could nuke two entire cities of men, women and children just to show 'em we're tuff. IF we return to that sort of morality, THEN we'd have them terrorist poopin' in their pants! Arrr...
Excellent post! I agree completely. We have become soft and politically correct, and tolerant, and wimps. I wanted the death penalty for this guy and so did most of the 9/11 families.
Today they are speaking out. One gentleman whose wife was killed on 9/11 said it took all the self-control he could muster not to jump over the gate and kill Moussauoi. I feel his sentiment.
But what can we do, the jury came to their conclusion and the judge did not supercede that decision.
What's done is done.
Too bad
Dan, I thought about ripping off a rant about America's passivists like yourself, and the harm you've done to this country. But, I decided not to. After all, your comment pretty much speaks for itself.
His comment sure does speaks for itself, John. He's a large part of the problem.
You said you were definitely with me on my last post, and I'm definitely with you on this! Patton today would not be considered a hero. It's a tragic embarrassment what the liberal moonbats have turned this country into. It's also a crying shame. We have many heroes in uniform fighting for this country, and are people like Dan here grateful for them trying to save his puny life? Not at all! Ingrates abound in this country. Sorry... I'm ranting.
Excellent post.
The ends justify the means, hmm? Well, as long as we do the Right thing, a little mass destruction is okay, right?
Y'all do realize that terrorism is terrorism? Deliberately targeting children and families for decimation is terrorism, doesn't matter that it's the "good guys" doing it, it is terrorism.
And John, my comment speaks for itself? I was merely agreeing with you! YOU guys are the one saying we have the right to destroy whom we wish and that we need to be tough and ruthless in our aggression to show them who's boss. I agreed with you, isn't that a good thing?
I can't win here, it seems.
I don't know that it is just the difference between hawks and doves, it seems it's also the difference between those who accept violence against innocents as a tool and those who don't. And this would include terrorists as well as war-makers. The terrorists HAVE declared war against entities that they think deserving. They ARE at war. And you have said now that, when one is at war, killing innocent bystanders is acceptable.
I'm just saying that your philosophy is the same (which drives Miss Gayle and others nuts, but is hard to refute). The difference is between what you consider justified and what they consider justified, not in philosophy.
And so, how is my original statement (" for the good ol' days when we could nuke two entire cities of men, women and children just to show 'em we're tuff") any different than John's (" That generation answered the call of liberty, and defended her with ferocity.")? Would someone please answer? Is it merely because I didn't mean it, that if John had said what I said, it'd be okay? Sometimes I'm puzzled by others' logic and I really am interested.
Oh come on Dan. Are you seriously saying that you agree that dropping the A-bombs was justified? Because your comment wreaked of sarcasm. If I read it wrong then I apologize. But I would like to hear you say that America was RIGHT in dropping two A-bombs on Japan.
Bishop, I think you're missing the point here. This guy is NOT a criminal. He is our enemy...our enemy in a brutal war. As long as he has a pulse he represents a threat to our security. It's not about punishing him for a crime, it's about winning a war. He should be dead, and then we no longer have to worry about him playing a role in this war. What if Bin Laden takes a few hostages, and kills them, while demanding Moussaoui's release? THAT is what I mean by him being a threat while alive. Kill him, and the threat disappears, just like Patton and the Werwolves.
Dan, here is the difference that you seek. Targeting civillians is NOT right in war unless doing so would save American lives. That's what separates us from terrorists. They do it for the sake of killing. We do it to save lives.
If you ask me, one American life is worth countless foreign lives. Sound barbaric? Maybe so, but I am an American and that's where my loyalties lie. If vaporizing 200,000 Japanese will prevent the deaths of one million American soldiers, then I do it without batting an eye. Yes, it's a horrible thing, but the midwest farm boy is more important than the Tokyo factory worker. I wish it wasn't like that, but in war these decisions have to be made.
So it may be easy to curse America for dropping the bombs, but don't forget what brought this on. We were the victims of an unprovoked attack which started the whole, just like 9/11. SO are the 200,000 dead America's fault, or Japan's for instigating it?
"just to show 'em we're tuff" Are you serious? If you have any knowledge of history then you should retract that statement.
That was YOUR argument, John. You said that Patton's Judge, Jury, Executioner method and the philosophy behind it was what helped us win that war.
Are you saying you DON'T think it was a good thing? Yes, my comment was sarcastic with the hope that it would show you the barbarism of your ways.
As it turns out, you recognize fully the barbarism and are okay with it.
Peace.
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