We Need to Take Our Country Back

I received the following e-mail today and it made me think. Maybe we "Seniors" need to take this country back.

Subject: Awesome Senior Moment

Here's a quote from a government employee who witnessed a recent interaction between an elderly woman and an antiwar protester in a Metro station in DC.


There were protesters on the train platform handing out pamphlets on the evils of America. I politely declined to take one.

An elderly woman was behind me getting off the escalator and a young (20-ish) female protester offered her a pamphlet, which she politely declined.

The young protester put her hand on the old woman's shoulder as a gesture of friendship and in a very soft voice said, "Lady, don't you care about the children of Iraq ?"

The old woman looked up at her and said, "Honey, my father died in France during World War II, I lost my husband in Korea , and a son in Vietnam. All three died so you could have the right to stand here and bad mouth our country. If you touch me again, I'll stick this umbrella up your ass and open it."

~God Bless America~

Perhaps it is time we "Seniors" took back our country from these young folks that don't seem to understand the blood, sweat, and tears we have paid to keep it free. Our country is under attack from within. Begin with the poor excuse both parties have for candidates in the primary election. It is terrible that my choices are limited to which millionaire will do the least damage to this country I love so dearly. I understand why the voter apathy is so strong.

Forget that your name and phone number is on a do not call list. These politicians believe they are exempt. Forget that you understand the facts about living on the income you have. These politicians feel you have enough for a comfortable life. Forget that social security is your life net. These politicians don't even pay into it. Forget that your son, daughter, wife, husband, or grandchild has given his life to serve our country. These politicians believe their families should exist on sub-poverty income.