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AGE · 06-08-2002, 01:11 AM

I am now almost 68, too young for WWII, but I remember it well. You youngsters might not realize it based on the more recent skirmishes, but we fought WWII for the very existence of the US, democracy, etc. There were no protesters, anti-war garbage or such foolishness. Everybody was involved 100%. All men either were in the armed forces, defense industries or were 4F. There were few days off and no vacations. Most women were in the defense factories. Everything was rationed--coffee, meat, sugar, butter, gasoline, etc. No new cars (or even tires) were available for the duration. Pay, rent, prices, etc. were frozen.

This was serious business fighting ruthless and determined enemies. We owe our vererans everything. You would be speaking German or Japanese (and bowing to some dictator) if it weren't for them.

AGE

06-08-2002, 01:11 AM	#4
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am now almost 68, too young for WWII, but I remember it well. You youngsters might not realize it based on the more recent skirmishes, but we fought WWII for the very existence of the US, democracy, etc. There were no protesters, anti-war garbage or such foolishness. Everybody was involved 100%. All men either were in the armed forces, defense industries or were 4F. There were few days off and no vacations. Most women were in the defense factories. Everything was rationed--coffee, meat, sugar, butter, gasoline, etc. No new cars (or even tires) were available for the duration. Pay, rent, prices, etc. were frozen. This was serious business fighting ruthless and determined enemies. We owe our vererans everything. You would be speaking German or Japanese (and bowing to some dictator) if it weren't for them. AGE __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member