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For This, They Gave Their Lives

Saw a poll today about World War Two Seems 30% of Americans now question Our fight against Adolf Hitler's drive for World domination, for control of me and you Age group 30-44 drove the results How developed such a grievous insult Could it possibly be that our schools no longer teach the truth about the 20th Century Have our teachers turned so radical left that of disgust for Adolf Hitler they are bereft It's Memorial Day, 2021, to honor those who gave their lives ~ so that civilians would be free to promote this egregious, repulsive jive

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/2/2021 2:54:00 AM

I am disgusted by Adolf H but I have not turned radical; I am not sure what is happening but I do believe "the dumbing down of the country" is complete.

Terry Flood

Date: 5/31/2021 5:07:00 PM

1) shut the universities down. 2) raise the voting age to 30. 3) line them up against a wall and... sod it... 1 and 2 will do for starters. A good, intense and profound write, Gershon. Terry

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/31/2021 11:24:00 AM

What can one expect from a society which lauds war, murder, mayhem, and racism, yet prohibits "pornography" as just seeing people displaying affection for one another - especially those with a different skin colour - could be the ruination of life as we know it?

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/31/2021 10:46:00 AM

A beautiful homage to men and women who sacrificed themselves for the greater betterment of the people and the planet. I thank you for the fabulous pen, G.W // I wish you a great Memorial Day.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/31/2021 10:16:00 AM

I couldn't agree more, G.W. I'm hearing so much rubbish coming out of our schools these days. When I taught social studies, it was a whole different thing than it is today. We need sanity returned to our classrooms. We need teachers who teach the facts, not indoctrinate with conspiracy theories half-baked ideologies! See, there, you've got me started!

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 5/31/2021 9:56:00 AM

Splendid write, Gershon. Alas, our youth are being taught balderdash in schools today. Thankfully, I don't have kids in school today (except for my 4 great grandsons) - if I did they would be enrolled in religious schools that I understand still teach some semblance of sense! Keep on educating us with your very insightful verse - Bob H

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/2/2021 5:44:00 PM

Balderdash with a side of corn beef hash! Thanks, Bob (Soup mail, please).

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/31/2021 6:09:00 AM

Great one Gershon. Happy Memorial Day :)

Edward Ibeh

Date: 5/31/2021 4:43:00 AM

Such a wonderful tribute to heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for the good of America and the world. I appreciate your fantastic pen, Gershon:-) Happy Memorial Day, my friend!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/1/2021 8:08:00 PM

Hey, thanks - Edward. I appreciate your enthusiastic comments! :) gw

Judy Ball

Date: 5/30/2021 8:07:00 PM

Oh I do so agree with you my friend. My dad fought in both the Korean War and in WW11. He saw a lot that marked him for the rest of his life. He lost many friends. And these spoiled brats that never knew what war is want to condemn good men and women who fight for their right to be stupid. God Bless my friend. JB

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/30/2021 8:14:00 PM

Surely man's Stupidity knows no bounds. The Greatest Generation is rolling over in their graves. Thanks, Judy. Take care.