VIDEO- Special BLUNT: Support Our Troops

Monday, July 12, 2010 at 8:45 AM by GottaLaff View Comments

Blunt is a lot like letters to the editor. YOUR take, short, to the point.

You have a voice, now use it.

The best ideas come from you. This extra special webisode of Blunt was suggested to me by the three contributors. I was touched by their stories, and more than pleased to share them with you:

Thank you Rebeccay, Dave von Ebers, and Aldamario for trusting me with your videos. You and your family members have our utmost respect and admiration.

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Rebecca (Becky) York

This video was my idea in order to plead with those liberals that feel such hatred to our young men and women - and veterans of any wars. To plead for them to open their hearts and remember the soldiers are human beings with hearts and souls. When they come back home, they'll have so much to deal with as it is. They've most likely seen friends killed, had to kill to protect themselves, seen pain and suffering that most don't see in an entire lifetime. They will have to somehow get back into civilian life and it won't be easy for them. Anyone that would spit on them or call them names is soulless and heartless..I mean how else could they be so cruel. Please have a heart. Put yourselves in their shoes. My son joined for his education...he promised me he wouldn't be IN the war per se... his bio father talked him into going in as infantry. He's a 30plus year Nat'l Guard member and his wife just finished her 3 tour in Iraq. I am anti war .......and PRO human beings and our soldiers
Rebecca (Becky) York

I believe in prayer but I'm not religious... and I pray they all come home whole in mind, body and soul.
Rebecca (Becky) York

I'm going to share this video often until they ALL come home! If it opens one persons heart, then we've done a good thing.
rebeccay

This video was my idea in order to plead with those liberals that feel such hatred to our young men and women - and veterans of any wars. To plead for them to open their hearts and remember the soldiers are human beings with hearts and souls. When they come back home, they'll have so much to deal with as it is. They've most likely seen friends killed, had to kill to protect themselves, seen pain and suffering that most don't see in an entire lifetime. They will have to somehow get back into civilian life and it won't be easy for them. Anyone that would spit on them or call them names is soulless and heartless..I mean how else could they be so cruel. Please have a heart. Put yourselves in their shoes. My son joined for his education...he promised me he wouldn't be IN the war per se... his bio father talked him into going in as infantry. He's a 30plus year Nat'l Guard member and his wife just finished her 3 tour in Iraq. I am anti war .......and PRO human beings and our soldiers.
Dave von Ebers

Laffy, I'm sorry it got ugly here. I'm proud of what I had to say, and I'm proud of Becky and the other contributors. Thanks for doing this; I'm sorry it caused you grief.
GottaLaff

It's fine. I half expected it, and am absolutely fine. You're a sweetie.
Samantha Thomas

This type of gross emotional pandering serves only to perpetuate war and killing. Wake up, America. Get out of the war business now!
GottaLaff

That's better. : ) Thanks. Opinions welcome!
GottaLaff

Please note: We at TPC respect everyone's views, but will not tolerate incivility, name calling, baiting, trolls, etc.

We have removed a few comments from this thread because of the hurtful, hostile nature of the conversation. Disagreement is welcome, whether it's with us, or with each other. This devolved into something destructive.

Please feel free to restate your views if you choose to, but we do attempt to maintain a "friendly" atmosphere and encourage communication, not attacks.
Jerry Tyrone Smith

that was incredible and moving more is needed
Sarah Hurt

These are important, even historical videos: a peek into the unwavering love and support that is vital to keep our young boys and girls feeling the respect due them for being in peril each and every day of their lives. My love for these children and their families is without compare. I hate war. I hate it.
Ruth G.

nice job!!! thanks for sharing you stories!
Dave von Ebers

Thanks, everyone, for the kind comments, and a special thanks to Laffy for putting it together and to Becky for suggesting the idea. Please know, Becky, we're thinking about you and your son all the time!
June Moses

Thank you all for sharing your stories and of yourselves and family members for our country. Miss Laffy thanks for putting together such a moving video
June Moses

Thanks Reeccay, Dave, and Al for sharing your stories and of yourselves and family memers for our country. Miss Laffy thanks for putting together a great video June
Brutly Honest

I have a bumper sticker proclaiming my support for the troops, so that's all the sacrifice I need to make in this never-ending war, Right?

That's sarcasm, btw (I retired after 27 years USN)
Robin Vogt

Sincerest thanks for putting this video together. I feel like I've come to know Becky, Dave and Al through Twitter, and am proud to call them friends. All the young men and women fighting abroad have my utmost gratitude and support. For all the family members awaiting the safe return of their loved ones, you're in my prayers each and every night. God speed!
T1theinfamous

I could literally feel the pain coming from Becky when she was talking about her son. Having a kid in the middle of a war has to be unimaginably tough.
Mosaics

yes, pain, love, compassion... my only son and my youngest. I lost a baby years ago at 6 months old...he was my first born and first son... that can't happen again...
Luci

My son is serving his third tour. Thanks for the tribute to our military men and women.
GottaLaff

Luci, my pleasure.
PhillyBella

You guys are the Barbara Walters of political bloggers. You always make me cry. So powerful, so true. Beautifully done.
GottaLaff

What kind of tree are you?

Seriously, thank you!!!

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