It isn't very often anymore that I give kudos to the History Channel. For the past several years they have been on what appears to be a ruthless campaign to bash Christianity, dispel God as a myth, showcase evolutionist and environmentalist propaganda, portray America as a country founded by a bunch of racists, bigots, rednecks and homophobes, and they have even gone as far as attempting to rewrite history in favor of leftist politics. However, where they often lack in terms of Christan and political accuracy, they more than make up for in their honor of the American soldier.
Just as they usually do every Veterans Day, Memorial Day, anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, anniversary of D-Day, and other similarly significant days, the History Channel does a commendable job in their honoring of those who have sacrificed so much for the sake of securing our freedom. Along with other shows like retired Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Emery's military Q & A expo "Mail Call," "Dogfights," and the acclaimed docudrama "Band of Brothers," the History Channel has given an acceptable amount of balance to its otherwise atheistic and left leaning programing and for that reason, it has deservingly earned a coveted spot on my remote control's favorites list.
This evening's programing showcased one such fine example. In honor of present day veterans, The History Channel aired a program focused directly on our soldiers blogging from today's battlefields called "Band of Bloggers" which highlights their experiences and their contribution to keeping us informed on what's really going on over there... from the soldier's point of view. With the exception of one soldier being quoted saying that he was there to make sure we had cheap gas here at home, the remainder of the program was a glowing review of the purpose and commitment these people have to the difficult and dangerous missions they face every day.
Those of you who visit this website know that I provide a multitude of links relating to the various branches of the United States Military as well as several banners linking to blogs that I visit on a regular basis which focus on the daily experiences of our troops on the battlefield. Sites like the Mudville Gazette, the Command Post, Michael Yon, and Black Five go into the daily struggles, tragedies, accomplishments and victories of our brave warriors as they fight to make this world a safer place to live, free from the tyranny of those who wish to enslave us or murder us outright. It keeps me in touch with the realities our soldiers face and gives me an honest "boots on the ground" perspective straight from the front lines of the WOT. It also allows me the opportunity to give them the much needed support they deserve to complete their important mission.
BTW: Keep in mind this weekend as you are out and about to make a point of thanking a vet for their service and their sacrifice for our safety and our freedom.
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