Just Something to Think About:
Dear Terrorists
I am Naval Aviator. I was born and raised in a small town in
New
England. I come from a family of 5. I was raised in a middle class
home and taught my values by my mother and father. My dad worked a
series of jobs in finance and my mom took care of us kids.
We were not an overly religious family but attended church most
Sundays. It was a nice small Episcopal Church. I had a brother and
sister and I was the youngest in my family. I was the first in many
generations to attend college.
I have flown Naval aircraft for 16 years. For me the flying
was never a
life long dream or a "calling," it just happened. I needed a job and
I
liked the challenge. I continue to do it today because I feel it is
important to give back to a nation which has given so much to me. I do
it because although I will never be rich my family will be comfortable.
I do it because many of my friends have left for the airlines and
someone has to do it.
My government has spent millions to train me to fly these multi-million
dollar aircraft. I make about 70,000 dollars a year and after 20 years
will be offered a pension. I like baseball but think the players make
too much money.
I am in awe of firemen and policemen and what they do each day
for my
community. I respect my elders and always use sir or ma'am when
addressing a stranger.
I'm not sure about kids these days but I think that's normal
for every
generation.
I voted for George Bush not for his IQ but because I like him.
I think
I made a pretty good choice.
I tell you all this because when I come for you I want you to
know me.
I won't be hiding behind a woman or a child. I won't be disguised or
pretending to be something I am not. I will be in a US issue flight
suit. I will be wearing standard US issue flight gear, and I will be
flying a navy aircraft clearly marked as a US warplane.
I wish we could meet up close in a small room where I could
wrap my
hands around your throat and slowly squeeze the life out of you but
unfortunately you're hiding in a hole in the ground so we will have to
do this a different way.
I want you to know also that I am very good at what I do. I
can put a
2,000 lb weapon through a window from 10,000 feet up. I generally only
fight at night so you may want to start sleeping during the day.
I am not eager to die for my country but I am willing to sacrifice
my
life to protect it from animals like you. I will do everything in my
power to ensure no civilians are hurt as I take aim at you.
My countrymen are a forgiving bunch. Many are already forgetting
what
you did on Sept 11th. But I will not forget and my President will not
forget. I am coming. I hope you know me a little bit better, see you
soon...sleep tight.
Signed a US Navy Pilot