I am watching the war in Afghanistan and Iraq unfold and what I find really disturbing is the lack of a loyal opposition by those who oppose the war in Afghanistan and Iraq.
I see many people who suffer from moral confusion (or moral retardation)and actually accuse an American president of being a terrorist and American war in the Middle East as being evil. Yet, all the while, they are completely silent about the evil that is being perpetrated by those who want to kill us all.
I do not believe these people are actually loyal to America but opposed to war because they think it is evil. They ignore the story of Desmond Doss, the only Contientious Objector in WWII to win the Congressional Medal of Honor.
You can read his story at:
http://www.medalofhonor.com/DesmondDoss1.htm
http://www.homeofheroes.com/profiles/profiles_doss.html
http://www.desmonddoss.com
In short, Doss believed it was always wrong to kill another human being, and he just did not have it in him to take another human life. Yet, while inducted into the Army, he was willing and happy to go and serve his country and fellow man. While he believed it was wrong to kill, he was willing to serve as an unarmed medic on the front lines of the war in the pacific. While in boot camp, his fellow soldiers believed he was a coward and tormented him, often throwing their boots at him at night while they slept in the bunk house. Not only would these men wake up in the morning to find their boots polished by the very man they assaulted, but Doss was also the same man who risked his life over and over to save theirs while on the battlefield.
There really is no excuse for not at least being a loyal opposition for those of you who believe the War On Terror. Doss served in a war, WWII, that is as morally clear as our current war on terror. He served his fellow man and was regarded by his men as as icon of gallantry and honor.
I strongly recommend the documentary about his life, The Contientious Objector, found at:
http://www.desmonddoss.com/
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hi, mr. williamson. i don't know if you remember me, but i'm abraham choe, on of your former chemistry students from CVHS. i was surprised to find that you had a blog. anyway, i'm at uc berkeley now and am studying... chemistry. i like the topics discussed on your posts, especially the one on abortion, which i agree with.
Yes, Abraham, I remember you. How are you doing? How is UCB treating you? -- Dr. Williamson
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