Originally posted by Wolseley
Again, anyone who doesn't happen to like it here is free to leave at any time. In this country, we don't put up concrete walls crowned with concertina wire to keep people from leaving. If you're unhappy here, all you have to do is walk, drive, boat, or fly out. Nobody will stop you.
Wolseley, Wolseley, Wolseley!!
The gist here is it's Fellowship Forum, pal.
The guys like you who have served did their best, I'm sure.
But, the shooting has stopped when you came home.
Here, pal. Have a cup of fresh brewed coffee.
Nobody's attacking you or your country, buddy.
Just airin'.
Yep, you can air, too. But, it would be mighty hard for a man living in this country at my income level to leave even the local area even if I wanted to, man. Things are not a bed of roses for me and a lot of folks. But, I'm simply awaiting the big day when I see the Holy Father's Home. Until then, I do what I can.
I'm a hard-working person who loves physical labor. I have an MBA but I prefer to work with both my mind and my body. Can't do that in an office setting. I made BIG, BIG bucks in the white collar world. But, years ago, I gave everything away to folks and became a hermit. I devote ALL of my time to the Holy Father and work in the retail trade. I'm now penniless and happy. However, I got hurt at work recently (severely injured my neck and shoulder) and I live from day-to-day, hoping I'll have enough to get me food. I ain't complaining, though. Some folks in this country have it a lot rougher than I do, and they didn't choose it to be that way.
Did you read about the shenanigans I wrote about in a post on this thread? It's not really a free country, man.
I chose poverty. Most poor people didn't. God bless them. And, God bless you for doing your part to help and protect this country.
I would hope you would keep your tough remarks for the Apologetics.
You've got a lot of fine, fine qualities and they're sincerely admired. Some guys just have a different experience than you do, buddy.
Patty