Im not fond of the U.S starting another war, or expanding an ongoing one - but at the same time, Im really not fond of the idea of a rabid, hate-monging group like ISIS gaining the power to launch the attacks theyve so clearly stated that they want to. I have friends and family serving in the military and I dont want to have to worry about losing them. There are no easy answers, there never have been. Its an awesome thing to wage war, and the doubts and second-guessing never end. Kipling is one of my favorite poets, and I know some would call him an imperialist. But in one of his poems, I think he captured exactly what Im trying to say here... Recessional BY RUDYARD KIPLING 1897 God of our fathers, known of old, Lord of our far-flung battle-line, Beneath whose awful Hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! The tumult and the shouting dies; The Captains and the Kings depart: Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! Far-called, our navies melt away; On dune and headland sinks the fire: Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre! Judge of the Nations, spare us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe, Such boastings as the Gentiles use, Or lesser breeds without the Law— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! For heathen heart that puts her trust In reeking tube and iron shard, All valiant dust that builds on dust, And guarding, calls not Thee to guard, For frantic boast and foolish word— Thy mercy on Thy People, Lord!
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:05:45 +0000
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