#94

You are just going to have to excuse my rambling tonight. I have a lot going on in my little head and there is no way to get it all out in a cohessive manner.

Did you know that according to the 2000 Census, California has more Irish Americans than any other state? Pretty cool for this California girl! And interesting, because when you think Irish American, you usually think Boston or NYC. Well now you should think of the beautiful Golden state.

Another fun fact for you. Did you know that less than 1% of our country's population serves in the military? That is just mind boggling to me. Less than ONE PERCENT. The safety and defence of our country is solely on their shoulders. Yes, we have the FBI and CIA and all those other acronyms to back us up. But the men and women in uniform, the less than 1%, are the people that are doing the actual fighting.

And therein lies our problems, ladies and gentlemen. The general civilian population doesn't grasp the military lifestyle. A man that works at a bank and has never had a conversation with a Soldier or a Marine has no idea what they go through on a daily basis. So for that banker, the wars we are fighting are just something that he hears about on the news. The conflicts that our fighting men and women face is not 'real' to other.

The loss we (I say we because we all feel like a huge family) feel is not as real to them. Yesterday, at the Frankfurt airport, two hours from my town, 2 U.S. Airmen were killed and 2 more injured. My heart broke for the families that would be getting the dreaded knock on the door. I could hear it and feel it, like it was my own fate. Because, one of these days, it might be. My husband wears ACUs with a beautiful Red White and Blue flag on his left shoulder. Every day. And because of that, he is hated around the world. And he bares that hate so so many others do not have to.

And I get that. That is why we call them heroes.

Yes, heroes. And protesting at their funeral is just wrong. I do not care what the Supreme Court decided. And it kills me that such hatred is freely spewed on the men and women that defend their freedom. I am not a nice person. So I want to tell them all to go to Hell, on the first train or plane or broomstick that is available.

But right on for Justie Alito. He was the only Justice that voted against that sad excuse of a church. For that, he has earned my respect.

And right on Patriot Guard Riders, for their amazing selfless service to our fallen heroes. They are proof to me and the military community, that the job our servicemembers do is appreciated. The Riders warm my heart.