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Old 11-21-2006, 10:13   #1
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Wisdom comes late for some

An interesting perspective.

http://www.familysecuritymatters.org....php?id=397352

I liked his quote "I have come to a conclusion about my country that I knew then in my bones but lacked the courage to act on: America is good enough to die for even when she is wrong".

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Old 11-21-2006, 11:51   #2
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That was one "cool" article.

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Old 11-21-2006, 15:49   #3
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Very good article...hard to look inside like that. Thanks for the article.
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Old 11-21-2006, 16:58   #4
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Thanks. Interesting perspective.
Not many have the courage to publicly admit a change of heart...
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Old 11-21-2006, 18:51   #5
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Good Read........Thanks
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Old 11-21-2006, 21:10   #6
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An old article, but still good words from the son of "The Great Santini".

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Old 11-21-2006, 22:39   #7
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Wow.
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Old 11-22-2006, 00:18   #8
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Pat Conroy is an interesting person and writer. His book, "My Losing Season" is a great read about his time at The Citadel. He shares stories of the real Great Santini. Great story, great writer. Glad he faced his demons.
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