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(DIS)Honoring American (Dead) Heroes

I would sooner fight a saber-tooth tiger but war is worse.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Salem-News.com posted Memorial and Veterans Day Hypocrisy by Stephen Lendman a few days ago, on 30 May. Who was it who said, "I disagree with you but I will fight to the death for your right to say it."

Memorial Day with my Dead Marines

The buried stories of decorated Marines resurface for Memorial Day…with a little help from their friends.

(ATLANTA, Ga.) - A search for a Silver Star marine’s past uncovers the most decorated Marine company for the Vietnam War in one engagement.

Memorial and Veterans Day Hypocrisy

HONOR YOUR DISSIDENTS...

(CHICAGO MCS) - Annually America’s warrior tradition is commemorated in major media editorials and op-eds, honoring fallen men and women for reasons not explained. More on that below.

The Decoration Day Difference Maker

"Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic." -- General Logan - May 5, 1868

(CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.) - Memorial Day was once known as Decoration Day. Early on, different states remembered the day on different dates.

Camp Lejeune: Marine Corps Base Health Survey Flawed

Health survey compares Superfund sites.

(JACKSONVILLE, NC) - It doesn’t take a science degree to know that a survey of two Superfund sites show higher incidence of cancer and other diseases than found in the general population.

Arizona Cops Blast Marine Veteran to Death on Bad Information

Not allowed to live...

(TUCSON, Ariz.) - Having survived two tours in Iraq, Marine combat veteran Jose Guereña in Arizona was gunned down in front of his family, inside of his own home, by the Pima Regional SWAT team earlier this month.

They fired 71 rounds in seven seconds, striking him 60 times. This one is far worse than anything I have personally ever heard of, with regard to the rampant number of police shootings we have reported.

A Farewell Tribute to the 82nd Brigade

Event will take place June 19, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Millenium Plaza Park, Lake Oswego.

(LAKE OSWEGO) - A top patriotic show to honor those who are serving and those who have served. After 50 years of the National Guard Armory making its home in Lake Oswego, the 82nd will be moving to Camp Withycombe, Clackamas.

This is a star-studded event just for you soldiers and your families. Many stars will be participating.

Party Differences are Set-Aside for Veterans

Four New Hampshire officials set aside political differences to establish a full-service hospital for military veterans in their state.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - Anyone who has regularly read my opinion pieces knows that I tend to be a critic of most Washington politicians.

The regular collusion, corruption, and selfishness that exist in and regularly emanates from our nation’s capitol are shameful at best.

Military Rape: (SOP) Standard Operating Procedure

Do women join the military to be raped?

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I have written about this before for Salem-news.com. The most recent article to come to my attention is The Christian Science Monitor: Military’s Unseen Foe: Sexual Assault.

I won’t repeat the raunchy statement by Old Blood and Guts General Patton, which is too crude and gross to repeat here, about what a fighting soldier should be.

ACLU Calls On Holder To Make Clear DOJ Will Not Prosecute People Complying With State Medical Marijuana Laws

A reminder to the White House that integrity is mandatory.

(NEW YORK) - In a letter sent late yesterday, the ACLU expresses deep concern about recent letters from several U.S. attorneys from across the country that threaten people who comply with state medical marijuana laws, including state employees and state licensed providers of medical marijuana, with federal prosecution.

"Patients, providers and legislatures need clear guidance from DOJ so they can proceed in confidence that state law will be respected."