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When someone asked General George Marshall if he had a secret weapon, the General replied: "Yes, the best damn kids in the world".

As our nation fights the war in Afghanistan and Iraq, and our men and women in uniform continue to serve their country on the front lines, it would be wise for us, as a nation, to remember the sacrifice and courage of our service men and women.

As Hollywood actors like Tim Robbins continues to call on Congress to cut-off funding for our troops in an effort to bring them home sooner, we need to turn a deaf ear to the Hollywood elite and the rhetoric of peace-sign wearing politicians and allow our military the room to do their job.

For all of the debate regarding the war, the one issue not up for debate is the responsibility of the American people to get behind their troops and to do their part to support their efforts.

Our soldiers are the pride of our country and her history. Our national history belongs to the countless military men and women who have given their lives for the United States and the preservation of liberty and those who will do so in the future.

While we debate economics and spending inside the Washington beltway, and while we debate the current conflicts, we can all agree that whether we are entrepreneurs, consumers or Joe the Plumber, we all owe our liberty and the opportunities that come with it to our soldiers.

Without the volunteer force America has today, our nation would never survive the evils of tyranny and religious fundamentalism.

As the world keeps a close eye on Iranian nuclear proliferation, and the antics of North Korea continue to dominate foreign policy concerns, we are still a nation at war. We are a nation indebted to our men and women in uniform, past and present.

There is much the American citizen can do to reach out with some display of support, gratitude and appreciation for the service of our soldiers.

Those who have died have done so in a war that has taken the battlefront away from our backyards and communities and centralized it where the enemy continues to plot America`s death.

We can continue to debate the merits of the war. But the purpose of this post is to remind our corporate, entrepreneurial and business leaders that we can do more to help those who defend us with their lives.

So many of you have done so and others will continue to do so. As we do our part, let us rest assured that we do so for the love of country and the appreciation we all feel for the service of America`s Best...THE BEST DAMN KIDS IN THE WORLD.

Will Griffith, Chairman
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Will Griffith
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL

We just had a totally cool event take place in our tiny little town of Batavia. I went out the other day, and the parking lot of the complex was packed with motorcycles. I wasn`t at all sure what was happening.

Coming close, I saw big-ass bikes and a lot of guys in denim with American flags, and a yellow patch of some kind. So I asked.

Turns out they`re all from The Patriot Guard Riders, and were there to welcome home a local hero. Kevin Shafer is home safely, having been through two tours in Iraq. He also was instrumental in capturing the number-two leader of Hezbollah.

Talk about eye-catching, attention-grabbing! The Patriot Riders were super, talking with me and anyone else who was there, explaining the idea of the club. As I listened, I got just the most terrific sense of plain pride in everything our military is doing.

As we drove around town, doing errands, we noticed two helicopters holding a position over the main part of Batavia. At first I thought it was traffic choppers, but they didn`t move. Later, I realized the pilots were also part of the welcome home.

There`s no possible way we can relate to what life must be like for the soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan, and all the other foreign theaters. But I`ll tell ya what; seeing those two choppers hanging low in the air gave me a small taste of the sense of both power and threat.

I could imagine spending every day, awake or asleep, with the constant thrum of engines, planes, choppers, and machines. There`d have to be explosions and gunfire on a fairly regular basis, and a level of constant wariness that boggles the mind.

It`s a sad day in America that so many politicians want to pull out, let the terrorists have the field, and put aside whatever victories we`ve taken. All for political advantage that`ll last 10 minutes. Maybe it`ll take a bunch of nutcases running wild in Washington to change some attitudes.

Well said, our Resident-Master-of-Reason & Common Sense! You, Mr. Landes sum it all up well. Bravo Craig! Bravo!

Will Griffith

PS. RUN, CRAIG, RUN! Bring America Back!



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Will Griffith
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL

LOL! Righhhht....! I have a morality. Ergo, I need not apply for the job of a politician. 

Well, you can always shed the term"politician" and utilize the term "citizen leader".

Craig, thank you for the Patriot Guard Riders link. We added them to the Homeland TV ticker. A great, patriotic group of people.

Thanks again for highlighting them and bringing them to our attention.

Will Griffith



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Will Griffith
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL

Thank you Janie for your comments, and for supporting our troops as you do. There is so much the private sector can do to boost the morale of our men and women in uniform, and it is AMERICANS LIKE YOU who make all the difference in the world for our kids...THE BEST DAMN KIDS IN THE WORLD.

Thank you for following us on Twitter. Because my wife and I (and our children) are total jerky-addicts, we are headed to check out your site today.

Will, Aly and the kids



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Will Griffith
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL