“It is sweet and right to die for one’s country,” wrote the Roman poet Horace in his ‘Odes.’ The Roman army still influences our world today; its conquests built an empire. But it could not stop Rome from rotting from within. Monday was Memorial Day in the U.S. While we can hope to spend some… Read more »
As someone who was rejected by all four major branches of the military in one form or another, I don’t have much authority to preach on about the sacrifices made by our armed services. I have family and friends who have and continue to serve in the military, and I am very grateful for the… Read more »
Memorial Day is a day when millions of Americans pay lip service to people who gave their life in service to our country. It’s happening at a time when the government’s treatment of our veterans has never been worse. Laying a wreath for the dead is not a substitute for respecting the living. And our… Read more »
