>As one of the comments says, "Not all heroes have two legs" Thanks for this, Ronn. I have worked for a group in the past trying to get a national war dog memorial and the DOD has steadfastly opposed it. There are memorials around the country, mostly created by veterans to remember the canines who served with them. The government doesn't consider war dogs to be personel, but equipment. We abandoned thousand of service dogs in Vietnam when we left. Recently, there has been some progress -- first President Clinton and then President Bush created policies to make it easier for military personel to adopt the dogs that served with them.
Its funny when you think about it, dogs serve in our military, our police forces, they care for the sick and disabled, they work on farms, they are our companions and members of our family -- in fact, they've been a part of our civilization for about 15,000 years by the most convervative estimate. They helped build our civilization, and in every way that counts, they are true citizens. Maybe one day, that will be recognized legally. Olin ----- Original Message ----- From: Ronn! Blankenship<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Killer Bs Discussion<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 8:52 AM Subject: One more bit for Veterans Day As one of the comments says, "Not all heroes have two legs" . . . <http://punditkitchen.com/2008/11/11/political-pictures-veterans-thank-you/<http://punditkitchen.com/2008/11/11/political-pictures-veterans-thank-you/>> . . . ronn! :) _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l<http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l> _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
