Veteran Cemetary

Within the past week, there have been many developments in the news. A bill for Health Care reform has just passed the house, and President Obama is considering what to do about the war in Afghanistan. However, today it is important for us to pause and think about our veterans and their role in protecting this country. This day is set aside to commemorate those who have fought and are still fighting to keep our country safe.

Through out the twentieth century, we have had many foreign wars. Not all Americans have agreed with our participation in all of these conflicts. The Vietnam War and Iraq war are two examples. However, even if we don’t always agree with the reasons for these wars, it is the willingness of men and women to put their lives on the line for our country that we should celebrate.

There are many ways which we can show our appreciation for veterans and their sacrifices. We can give to charities that support homeless veterans. We can encourage and support legislation that expands services for veterans. We can also do our part to safeguard the freedoms veterans are fighting to protect. When we get involved as citizens, we keep our democracy alive. The reason for this is that we use the tools of democracy to help make this country better. It should be our goal to not only help our veterans directly, but to do our part to improve the nation for which they fight by our participation in its democratic system of government.