Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Here's a well written letter concerning the Dixie Chick incident
An open letter to the Dixie Chicks:
Earlier this week, while performing in London, you stated that you were
ashamed that our President is from your home state. I wonder if you
realized how many Americans would be listening.
This American was listening. This Texan is ashamed that you come from my
state. I serve my country as an officer in the United States Navy.
Specifically, I fly F-14 Tomcats off carriers around the world, executing
the missions that preserve the very freedom you claim to exercise. I have
proudly fought for my country in the skies over Kosovo, Iraq and
Afghanistan without regret. Though I may! disagree wholeheartedly with your
comments, I will defend to the death your right to say them, in America.
But for you to travel to a foreign land and publicly criticize our
Commander in Chief is cowardice behavior. Would you have so willingly made
those comments while performing for a patriotic, flag-waving crowd of
Texans in Lubbock? I would imagine not.
How dare you pocket profits off songs about soldiers, their deaths and
patriotism while criticizing their Commander in Chief abroad, even while
they prepare to give their lives to ensure your own freedom of speech.
Please ask yourself, what have you done to deserve that sacrifice? Do not
try to justify your comments by claiming that you made them only because
you care about innocent lives.
Never once in our history have we committed troops to war for the
purpose of taking innocent lives. We do it to protect innocent lives, even
yours. If the world leaders of the late 1930's had the vision and courage
of our present Commander in Chief, perhaps the evil men who caused the
death of millions in WWII would have never had the opportunity to harm a
soul. The potential loss of millions of lives in the future at the hands of
today's evil men necessitate action.
In a separate correspondence, I am returning to you each and every Dixie
Chicks CD and cassette that I have ever purchased. Never again will I allow
my funds to support your behavior. All you have done is to add your name to
a growing list of American "Celebrities" who have failed to realize that
they have obtained their successes on the backs of the American blue-collar
workers such as our servicemen and women.
To Natalie Maines: This Texan - this American will continue to risk his
life to guarantee your freedoms. What will you do to deserve it?
written by Lt Layne McDowell
An open letter to the Dixie Chicks:
Earlier this week, while performing in London, you stated that you were
ashamed that our President is from your home state. I wonder if you
realized how many Americans would be listening.
This American was listening. This Texan is ashamed that you come from my
state. I serve my country as an officer in the United States Navy.
Specifically, I fly F-14 Tomcats off carriers around the world, executing
the missions that preserve the very freedom you claim to exercise. I have
proudly fought for my country in the skies over Kosovo, Iraq and
Afghanistan without regret. Though I may! disagree wholeheartedly with your
comments, I will defend to the death your right to say them, in America.
But for you to travel to a foreign land and publicly criticize our
Commander in Chief is cowardice behavior. Would you have so willingly made
those comments while performing for a patriotic, flag-waving crowd of
Texans in Lubbock? I would imagine not.
How dare you pocket profits off songs about soldiers, their deaths and
patriotism while criticizing their Commander in Chief abroad, even while
they prepare to give their lives to ensure your own freedom of speech.
Please ask yourself, what have you done to deserve that sacrifice? Do not
try to justify your comments by claiming that you made them only because
you care about innocent lives.
Never once in our history have we committed troops to war for the
purpose of taking innocent lives. We do it to protect innocent lives, even
yours. If the world leaders of the late 1930's had the vision and courage
of our present Commander in Chief, perhaps the evil men who caused the
death of millions in WWII would have never had the opportunity to harm a
soul. The potential loss of millions of lives in the future at the hands of
today's evil men necessitate action.
In a separate correspondence, I am returning to you each and every Dixie
Chicks CD and cassette that I have ever purchased. Never again will I allow
my funds to support your behavior. All you have done is to add your name to
a growing list of American "Celebrities" who have failed to realize that
they have obtained their successes on the backs of the American blue-collar
workers such as our servicemen and women.
To Natalie Maines: This Texan - this American will continue to risk his
life to guarantee your freedoms. What will you do to deserve it?
written by Lt Layne McDowell
. Is there any stance that you will not take, that will not offend the majority of decent people? You ARE the future of the Democratic party, and I am glad for that.
