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Did You See the Pentagon’s Rose Parade Float Honoring Korean War Vets?

Jan. 1, 2013 3:30pm
Did You See the Pentagons Rose Parade Float Honoring Korean War Vets?

The Rose Parade float Freedom Is Not Free by the Korean War Commemoration Committee is seen in Pasadena during the final judging of floats on Monday, Dec 31, 2012 prior to the kick off of the 124th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. (AP)

The Defense Department paid tribute to veterans of the Korean War with its first-ever float in the 124th Tournament of Roses New Year’s Day parade.

The $247,000 flower-covered float, titled “Freedom Is Not Free,” is a replica of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. It rolled through the streets of Pasadena, Calif. ahead of the 60th anniversary of the July 1953 armistice that halted the fighting.

Col. David Clark told the Associated Press that the Defense Department wanted to remind Americans about the sacrifices made in what has become known as “The Forgotten War.”

“As a nation, this may be our last opportunity to say `thank you’ to them and honor their service,” Clark, director of the Korean War Commemoration Committee, said of the war’s aging veterans.

Did You See the Pentagons Rose Parade Float Honoring Korean War Vets?

The float Freedom Is Not Free, sponsored by the Korean War Commemoration Committee, appears in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. , Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP)

The float won the National Trophy for best depiction of life in the U.S. Six veterans rode in it along the parade route, including 82-year-old author and actor James McEachin.

“I think it’s a magnificent gesture and it cures a lot of ills,” McEachin said.

Did You See the Pentagons Rose Parade Float Honoring Korean War Vets?

Vietnam veteran David Lacy works on Rose Parade float “Freedom Is Not Free” by the Korean War Commemoration Committee, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP)

Did You See the Pentagons Rose Parade Float Honoring Korean War Vets?

The Rose Parade float Freedom Is Not Free by the Korean War Commemoration Committee is seen as it is being worked on, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP)

Did You See the Pentagons Rose Parade Float Honoring Korean War Vets?

Korean War veteran James McEachin, 82, poses in front of the Rose Parade float Freedom Is Not Free by the Korean War Commemoration Committee, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. McEachin is scheduled to ride the float in the Rose Parade on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP)

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  • watashbuddyfriend
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 6:13pm

    I missed the pentagons-rose-parad-floats! Hope I can catch it later!

    Did you see the DAV movie, “One Who Came Back depicting Korea?” That was ME! Not exactly, but I took the same route he took!

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  • Wolf73b
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 6:02pm

    This type of thing is part of our problem as a nation. We think that a couple of hundred thousand dollars is nothing–why not spend it to honor our vets? The problem is that a thousand expenditures of two hundred grand add up to a lot of money. We need to demand to know how the Pentagon justifies this expense.

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    • YAHSHUARULES
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 6:12pm

      Pentagon under Paneta doing this? Smoke and mirrors to obfuscate the real agenda this regime has:
      https://vimeo.com/52009124
      If America goes down, the free world will go down with it and it will be finished for a very, very long time…

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    • Kalidor835
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 8:48pm

      As a vet I’d rather see them spend the money on this than on studying gay nightlife in South America again. At least this honors our own.

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  • tothepoint
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 5:52pm

    The Korean War monument in Washington D.C. is awesome. It makes me cry when I see it, it’s so realistic. God bless all our veterans and our military.

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    • YAHSHUARULES
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 6:20pm

      I have no problem with this. More Americans really need to understand that vigilance must be a full-time job; Pres. Reagan said freedom was not transferred in the blood stream from one generation to the next – that it needed to be fought for. We forgot that and the enemy within our borders is now so close to accomplishing their publicly stated goals; the agenda to drive our culture in a direction designed to destroy it.

      I have seen this 12X to absorb all that is in it:
      Its free on line at the moment…
      https://vimeo.com/52009124
      If America goes down, the free world will go down with it and it will be finished for a very, very long time…

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      YAHSHUARULES  
    • crazyrightwingmom
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 7:04pm

      Yashura: What a movie! Ed Meese, others….everyone should watch this!

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    • BlasberryStrat
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 9:33pm

      @ YAHS: I clicked on your posted link. First thing I saw was an hour – twenty min. of my time, so started the movie thinking “I’ll give it five minutes to see what the hub-bub is about”. Well, an hour – twenty later and I’m in awe at how these “isms” are being put in to place right before our eyes. THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting the link! I have cut and forwarded it to many contacts in my email. But sadly, only one hour after I sent the emails I have already received replies about being a “tin foil hat” and “wasting people’s time”. I’m afraid that I don’t agree with the ending of the movie. With all the people being scared of not being ‘tolerant’ or being called ‘names’, it IS too late to come back from the damage that the special interest groups have created. I pray that my connections are not representing a huge lot of America, but two of the nasty replies came from my own family.

       
  • neverending
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 5:31pm

    Thank you Vets does not begin to say how much we owe our vets. Those who fought and died so that we can enjoy the freedoms we do today. As we see them being taken away one by one each and every day by the commie in chief we realize more and more the price they paid. The float was so fitting – had to stand up and grab the kleenex. Just a very, very small tribute. Thank you Vets and may God bless each and every one of you and your families. We are forever indebted to you!

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    • VoteBushIn12
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 5:56pm

      I don’t think servicemen and women would take kindly to you INSULTING their Commander in Chief; the person to whom they swore their loyalty.

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    • One Man Mormon Blues Band
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 6:03pm

      I don’t believe I swore an oath to the Commander in Chief. I was expected to obey him. But even that is qualified. A solider is not required to obey a direct order that is against conscience. I believe I swore to uphold the Constitution.

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    • Thornyrose13
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 6:04pm

      @Votebushin12. Military personnel swear an oath the the Constitution, not the Commander in Chief. They recogniize the President’s place in the military chain of command, just as they are aware of their duty to follow only lawful orders.
      Many military and veterans may disapprove of certain forms of disrespect towards the president, but they, unlike the German military under Hitler, are not bound by oath to obey the whims or any unlawful orders the president might issue.

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    • Comcast3
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 6:20pm

      How can one side with a so-called “Commander-in Chief” who is p****** on our allies and siding with the very people trying to destroy us? Oh, and purposely running our country to the ground because of is own sick views.

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    • warhorse_03826
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 6:52pm

      VoteBushIn12.. only communists and socialists require the military to swear an oath to them personally. the glaring examples of this are hugo chavez and adolph hitler.

      are you saying obama is one of those sorts of people?

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    • sasquatch08
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 7:12pm

      @Vote and others:

      Not to quibble details, but technically he’s half right:

      Oath of Enlistment:

      I, [Your Name Here], do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”

      Of course it comes with the caveats that it has to be legal under the UCMJ and conform to regs… and you car argue if “…obey the orders of…” constitutes “loyalty”.

      Personally, I wouldn’t say it’s “loyalty” because you only swear to uphold LAWFUL orders, not ALL orders.

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    • Wiley41
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 7:18pm

      Sasquatch,

      You are correct in the oath for an enlisted man. However officers do not include that piece on swearing to obey orders of officers etc. if I was on laptop would cut and paste for you but too s,all on iPhone right now

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    • Wiley41
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 7:26pm

      “I, _____ (SSAN), having been appointed an officer in the Army of the United States, as indicated above in the grade of _____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God.” (DA Form 71, 1 August 1959, for officers.)

      So as you can see I didn’t swear anything to this POS president

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    • Desertcatn
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 7:35pm

      They probably are grateful that somebody is noticing the dismantling of our country. Our loyalty is not just to the Commander in Chief, but to our Constitution.

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    • teapartyguardian
      Posted on January 2, 2013 at 7:11am

      For some prescient reason the oath states “against enemies foreign AND DOMESTIC”. How did they know one day we’d have someone like owebama?!

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    • stevetherealist
      Posted on January 2, 2013 at 10:34am

      ok boehner…get a hold of yourself. As for your commie comment….please enlighten me to these freedoms we are losing daily….should be easy to list a few if we are losing them daily.

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    • VoteBushIn12
      Posted on January 3, 2013 at 12:32am

      @WARHORSE_03826
      That’s called a strawman. I’m assuming you were joking.

      @SASQUATCH08
      Quibbling over details is what we do best here.

      Thanks for the half support.

      Clearly I made my point.

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  • brigott
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 5:09pm

    That float and the Canines for Courage float were the two best EVER!

    Thank you, veterans past and present, for your service to us and your sacrifice to freedom.

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  • Proud Stray Dog
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 5:08pm

    My father served in the Navy during Korea. USS Breckenridge(T-AP-176), taking the live ones over, bringing the busted ones back(his words). He wanted to see the memorial completed, but leukemia took him almost 2 years ago. He always remembered his oath, and didn’t mind telling you like it was.

    If any of you vets ever rode her, he was the lanky one with the guitar.

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  • everydaywoman
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 5:04pm

    Thank you to each and every one of them….including the all those in the MASH units!

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  • scrapadapolis
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 5:03pm

    If Obama steals a third term.I see many a tributes to the brave men and women who fought in the great constitutational wars.Remember who they were and what EVERY freedom fighter did for This once great country I use to be proud of.Im sorry but as long as Obamas in Office I have no country.

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  • NoMoMrNiceGuy
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:42pm

    HOOAH ! (It’s an ARMY thing)

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    • 1776freedomofspeech
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 5:00pm

      Origin of Hooah is ?

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    • DadRocked
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 5:31pm

      As a ‘nam USAF vet, the monies could have been better spent… I know… aiding Korean War Vets in some fashion…
      My pseudonym honors my father. I learned a lot from being around an USMC family.
      I broke 107yrs of USMC to go USAF ’72-’78.
      Dad was 2nd Battalion 5th Marines -1st wave into Inchon Korea and 1st to take KIMPO Airfield…
      He left me with 17 photos of those five days until he was hit in the legs with machine gun fire at Kimpo. The pics are of the Inchon beach head thru to Kimpo. He was then airlifted to Tokyo…

      As taught to me, the family wanted me to go USMC… Dad too, but he said that nobody but myself had to make that decision. Good or bad as the results would be, I should make it myself.
      At home, he daily raised and lowered both the Stars and Stripes and his USMC flag.

      In November 2008 he changed it from the Colors to the 13 Star… Asking why, he said that he did not like was on the horizon in this country and that he wanted people to get back to the basics of what made this country great. He passed two years ago… I have carried on this tradition since NOV08.

      On a humorous note, Dad did, in his way, expressed to me that I was NEVER to say that I was in the military. Marines and Army are in the Military… Me… I was in the service.

      Thirty-eight yrs have passed since I enlisted, NOT ONCE have I ever said that I was in the Military.

      Semper Fidelis, Merry CHRIST-Mass and RIP MY FATHER… You are with OUR FATHER NOW…

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    • Dismayed Veteran
      Posted on January 2, 2013 at 1:51pm

      There are several stories around Hooah. The one I know is soldiers in the 101st ABN during WWII were asked to another objective after a prolonged engagement. The soldiers responded: Who Us?

      Evenutally it became Hooah.

      BTW, it was not commonly used during the Vietnam era. I know when I went through jump school in 1970, we didn’t use it. I think it got adopted sometime in the 90′s when the US Army started the warrior ethic training in BCT.

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  • catty
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:39pm

    1776
    short, really short, or little person.
    Answer if you dare…

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  • catty
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:37pm

    Since 2009, there has been an urban myth that Obama created a program to provide free phones to low-income Americans at taxpayer expense. There is, in fact, a government program that will provide low-income people with a free or low cost cell phone. It was started in 2008 under George W. Bush.

    The idea of providing low-income individuals with subsidized phone service was originated in the Reagan administration following the break-up of AT&T in 1984. (It was expanded and formalized by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.) The program is paid for by telecommunications companies through an independent non-profit, not through tax revenue.

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    • Sickandtiredofextremists
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:45pm

      And what, exactly, does your comment have to do with the article presented?????

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    • 1776freedomofspeech
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:56pm

      @Catty

      Thanks. You are thorough.

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    • Kalidor835
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 9:06pm

      First you’re really really off topic with that and second it’s the perception of ignorant idiots living in the ghetto that the phones come from Obozo. Have you never heard the expression “Perception makes it reality”? Well in this case that is exactly what has happened in the minds of idiot Obozo voters. In fact the term “Obama Phone” first became a story due to an illiterate uneducated fool from Cleveland who supports the Communist and Chief Liar. Remember, “Everybody know all minority in Cleveland got ‘Obama Phone!’”?

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  • No Grass
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:35pm

    Thank you Vets!

    My father-in-Law (now my neighbor) served two combat tours in the infantry during the Korean war. His first tour was cut short when they were approaching the Yalu river and his Bn Cmdr. learned that he was only turning 17 yrs. old. He was sent back home, and reenlisted when he got his mother’s permission at 17 and 1/2 yrs. old. He returned to Inchon until the end of the war.

    Afterwards he became a BIRD-dog pilot and served two tours in Vietnam.

    Half the time,I don’t weather to kiss him or salute him!

    I spent two tours in Korea (both peaceful) during my career, and given the terrain and weather, these men had a hell of a fight. They definitely had many hardships we can only read about.

    SFC, U.S. Army (Retired)

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    • 1776freedomofspeech
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:47pm

      The country is very, very cold in the winter. Our soldiers endured much hell in support of freedom for the South Koreans. Of course, now look at the South Koreans. On the cutting edge of technology, the Japanese likewise and Germany as well. Germany is the strongest country in the EU. America Rocks!

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  • starznbarz
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:28pm

    Some shots from the Memorial in D.C. — http://www.starznbarz.com/Politics/9-12-09-MARCH-ON-DC/18102903_GP573b#!i=1388915051&k=qx5J8hm

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  • sparkyrules
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:26pm

    Thanks much Korean War Vets for all the sacrifices you made.

    “We didn’t march home in victory. We did what we were supposed to do, which is stop this aggressive force called communism,” said James McEachin, a Silver Star recipient.
    McEachin not only returned to indifference but discrimination as an African American soldier.
    After the plane carrying returning troops was delayed in Montana by snow, he was turned away from a hotel where his fellow white soldiers were staying.
    Korea was the first conflict in which all U.S. military units were integrated racially. Clark said the float’s veterans reflect that important historical milestone.
    http://www.military.com/daily-news/2012/12/31/pentagon-debuts-float-in-rose-parade-to-honor-vets.html?comp=700001075741&rank=5

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  • catty
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:18pm

    Reagan

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  • BasketFullOfPuppies
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:16pm

    “As a nation, this may be our last opportunity to say `thank you’ to them and honor their service,” Clark, director of the Korean War Commemoration Committee, said of the war’s aging veterans.

    Interesting statement. Do they know something that we don’t, or was it just a poor choice of words?

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    • grimmster
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:27pm

      @basket.For my uncles (yes plural) who fought in korea,the thank you comes a bit too late for them………

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    • SHASTADIANE1
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 6:23pm

      Basket, it is because they are quickly aging and dying off. My Dad served in Korea in the Army in 1951-52. I was 2 years old when he came home. He has been dead for over 20 years now. There are very very few WW2 vets left. My uncle is one, and he is in his 90′s, my Dad would have been in his 80′s.

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    • chips1
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 7:10pm

      My father fought in WW1 and Korea. He is 91 and sounded pretty bad yesterday. I’ve got a trip to make.

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    • Dismayed Veteran
      Posted on January 2, 2013 at 3:52pm

      My dad was one of the few 3 war vets.

      If you ever get a chance to visit Washington, visit the Korean War memorial. Those ghost soldiers are sobering. I had a chance to talk to a Korean War vet at the memorial. The memories he was willing to share were heartbreaking. America did forget the Korean War.

      All gave some. Some gave all.

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  • BravePa
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:04pm

    Thank You Sgt. McEachin and all the veterans and volunteers. Great job. I will not forget and I will pass on to my grandkids the sacrifice made by the Korean War vets. All Honor and respect to you and your family. THANK YOU! SEMPER Fi!

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  • 700P
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:00pm

    Wow!

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  • stopprintn
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:48pm

    I know it’s not Nov. but it’s allways good to pay tribute, and this is my favorite.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kX_3y3u5Uo

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  • CANDLEMAKER
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:48pm

    At this point in time it may not seem like it, but there are MILLIONS of us who know that our Freedom NEVER has been nor will it ever come at a free price!! God Bless our soldiers (and their families) from all wars and THANK YOU for your service and sacrifices for our country!!!! May God Bless our soldiers and the USA !!!!

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  • Margyt
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:41pm

    Wonderful! I wonder how far up the chain of command this had to get approval….in other words, is someone going to be in trouble for this beautiful gesture of respect?

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  • nesmond
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:39pm

    Apparently, All of those who sacrificed their life for this nation died in vain, Just goes to show how cheap life is. Ain’t that right, Mr. President?

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    • 1776freedomofspeech
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:50pm

      You know here is a point that is often missed by the leaders and media. We have lost many fine Americans in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. And we will loose more. Unfortunately the foundation for their sacrifice is crumbling and mostly forgotten except in a side note in most media. Our people are dying for our freedom. To be free of terrorism in the USA and across the world. The military are the unsung heroes of today. Not the community oragnizers, the gay-righters, and the race-baiters.

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    • catty
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:55pm

      what????

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  • gyro
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:38pm

    well done fellows there are many forgoten wars that need remembering

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  • Eugene1
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:37pm

    I honor our vets and all they have done for our country, but should our own government be spending $247,000 in tax dollars so that only those who watch a parade will see it? Our tax dollars need to be protected just as much as our borders.

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    • SovereignSoul
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:47pm

      As a veteran I would be more honored if we used that money to feed some hungry kids somewhere in the world.

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    • gyro
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:47pm

      read post below for answer

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    • Zipit
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:41pm

      Eugene! Spending the $247,000 to honor our war vets wouldn’t be so bad, if it weren’t for the fact that we had to borrow $114,000 to pull it off!

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  • 1776freedomofspeech
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:36pm

    Freedom is not free, but cellphones, rent and food are. Ask Obama supporters…..

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    • catty
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 3:57pm

      do you even have a clue who started the free phone service??
      Hint, it is one of your hero’s.

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    • 1776freedomofspeech
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:03pm

      @Catty

      Are you gonna tell me it was Pres Bush?

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    • Mustanger
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:11pm

      Catty; just like all handouts the republicans saw a need and started as a hand up. The need of the poor to have local and 911 service on their land lines. The democrats come along and stretch the program like taffy until is sticks to everything and you can’t get rid of it.

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    • 1776freedomofspeech
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 4:21pm

      @Catty

      Blond, Red or Brunette, answer if you dare…….

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    • crazyrightwingmom
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 7:05pm

      Mustanger: You are right. Republicans get suckered in to a “little help” and it gets expanded to trillions of dollars by the Dims.

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