What we do or do not do in our short lives has a ripple effect. This is a basic truth, as far as I am concerned. And that is why I believe you should read Catch and Release, a compelling blog entry over at Michael Yon’s place.
Mr. President,
You have truly said that “We are in a fight for our principles, and our first responsibility is to live by them.â€
You have rightly promised that, “We will starve terrorists of funding, turn them one against another, drive them from place to place, until there is no refuge or no rest.†To that end, you have promised that, “We will pursue nations that provide aid or safe haven to terrorism. Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.â€
Read the entry, and then write to someone powerful if you feel so compelled. Robert Stetham’s life mattered. Now go make it ripple outward. Refuse to let him be forgotten.