For love of
country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal
their patriotism and their virtue.
Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to
be more than visits to the troops, and once a year Memorial Day ceremonies. We
honor the dead best by treating the living well.
The nine most terrifying words in the English
language are: "I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help.”
