Keep them separated right? Hard to do that in today's world. Just a ball of pure freaking crap!
As a US Navy retiree who served 23 years, the LAST thing our service men and women want is for us to forget about them. That does NOT mean or refer to after they have left this world, but rather, it means do not get through your day without remembering where they are and WHAT they are being called upon to do. BEING FORGOTTEN or taken for granted is what they (me as well) fear everyday they serve.
Ham radio for all it provides to many of us also allows us to "escape" the harsh reality that we live in country that is going in the crapper at warp speed! We have feckless leaders who set policies for our military who have never served AND allow politics to guide them rather than "doing the right thing". Why? Most likely because they have zero integrity. When I retired in 2007, I left behind men and women who "I" trained to "take the watch" and lead us... and they did!....with Honor. and still serve today. Those serving so WE can enjoy the freedoms of doing what we want cannot be thanked enough. THOSE in charge of these American Heroes do not deserve to be in command. THEY need to be eradicated and replaced with People Leaders who understand Honor, Courage, Commitment, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork!
What does this have to do with Amateur Radio? For those old enough to remember the previous Soviet Union and what their Amateur Radio Operators have been through can quickly see / appreciate the similarities between their "days of old" and ours!
If we as Americans (regardless of our birth nations) do not take what is happening seriously, you can kiss your free asses adios! For those reading this who refuse to view reality with an "eyes wide open" perspective through the lenses of truth..... (not my opinion...but facts).... you folks are lost sheep. With this 'sheep' mentality, the government will eventually swoop in and 'govern' your Amateur Privileges. And it won't stop there. Radio will be the least of your concerns. OPEN your eyes and look around...Don't turn OFF the news...TURN IT ON LOUD... Listen.... look at all of the news outlets and ask yourself if 'fair and consistent' coverage applies...or IF you are indeed being programmed (sheep).
Radio is an easy escape for us and God knows we love it! It offers so much to so many, no matter what your interest is, but let's not just run and hide behind our hobby or other 'outlet' to escape what is going in our world or WE are going to lose more than you may realize.
The list of countries that have oppressed civilians because of POWER HUNGRY ass wipe government officials is LONG and distinguished. Having traveled to many of these 'armpits of the world', WE do NOT want to live in the same manner as they do...but we are headed that way.
Ham Radio is a privilege granted to us BY our Government.... They can take it away the moment they feel threatened!
Stay Safe, God Bless, and America will ALWAYS be first in my heart!
Remember our Service men and women who are serving every day!
DO NOT FORGET THEM!
73
Jose
N4BAA
