Never Forget, Ever Honor
At some point while you're enjoying this holiday weekend, try to remember the meaning behind this, and every, Memorial Day.
It is the VETERAN,
not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is
the VETERAN,
not the politician,
who has given us the right to vote.
It is
the VETERAN who
salutes the Flag, and
It is
the VETERAN who
serves under it.
posted by Rep. John Fritchey @ 5/24/2009
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1 Comments:
Historically, raising taxes in a recession is a common response by states. During the recession of the early 1990s, 44 states raised taxes by a significant margin (at least 1 percent). Contrary to what some consider common wisdom, a tax increase can be good policy during a recession. Tax increases are a better option than deep spending cuts — better for both families already suffering due to the recession and state economies.
Illinois cuts will hurt our veterans in mental health care and job support.
My grandfather served in WW1, my father was a WW2 POW, my newphews serve now in Afghanastan & Iraq
http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=2815
Support a 1% tax increase and also do cuts backs that won't hurt our most vulnerable.
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