Dear son, I read the article that you forwarded to me, “Step Up For Your country,” by General McChrystal. I am pleased that you are experiencing a desire to serve. I want to offer you a different perspective. As a Christian person, how do you pursue this desire to serve? Please listen. See what you [...]
Some weeks back we mentioned this showdown between Arcata and Eureka CA and US military recruiters. http://christianandstate.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/showdown-looms-concerning-local-restrictions-on-military-recruitment/ Here is an update: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/06/11/national/main5080837.shtml?source=RSSattr=U.S._5080837 (Thanks to Strike-the-root.com.)
Two cities in California, Arcata and Eureka, have passed laws restricting government military recruitment within their jurisdiction. Persons less than 18 years of age may not be contacted by recruiters, although they may themselves contact recruiters. The whole thing is set for a legal showdown. See here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/26/MNE6176LK9.DTL&nopu=1 (Hat tip to strike-the-root.com) It seems likely [...]
On 2009-04-21, the president of the United State signed a bill tripling the size of Americorps. He said it was “just the beginning” of a sustained effort to remake the nation. Earlier on, the new administration had urged what was called “mandatory service,” and only time will tell if they follow through with that vision [...]
