The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #58284 Message #924650
Posted By: GUEST, heric
02-Apr-03 - 01:59 PM
Thread Name: BS: Marine Message from the Front Lines
Subject: RE: BS: Marine Message from the Front Lines
On one of the national news broadcasts I saw a segment on (what they portrayed as) the widespread use of 9/11 sloganeering on weapons and uniforms. An officer was quoted on the need for inspiration for the troops: They had to feel an inspiration that was tangible/manageable.
I thought this rather depressing, but then again I do believe that inspiration is far important than intellectualizing, given their circumstances.
Any of us who feel self-righteous or smug (difficult to perceive in oneself, but it's sometimes possible with deep reflection) over their "feelings" or opinions or positions while sitting at home isn't thinking hard enough.