Giving Thanks to Those Who Serve

I know it sounds corny, but this Thanksgiving, I want to remember the troops in Iraq. And around the world, for that matter. These are men and women who have answered a call and sacrificed for their country, even in the worst of political times. This is a war with an overwhelmingly dubious provenance. Launched by a corrupt leadership that has perverted our democracy at home and disgraced our country around the world. And yet, a substantial number of brave men and women have signed up, for whatever reasons, to defend us.

There will be other wars, right and wrong, in our future. We owe thanks to those who serve, even though we would all be better off if they came home.