Today Norman Kember and two Canadian hostages were rescued by coalition forces. Good news! Now these men worked for
Christian Peacemaker Teams who had
this to say. You can't be serious! These men were not released, they were rescued for cyring out loud. A simple "thanks" would have been nice! Jeez, words fail me. Thankfully, I don't have to use my own words, I have this
"And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to."
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Christian Peacemaker Teams,
hostage rescue