Unless we do all that we can to protect our furred,feathered,finned
and scaled relations, their times here on Mother Earth are going to be cut drastically short. This means we must do all we can to urge our
government and business leaders to avoid destroying habitats, polluting waterways, causing global warming, and putting financial gains above
ecological/environmental gains. We need to make sure they are aware
that if our above mentioned relations are cared about, it is going to be on a very short time before our families,friends, and neighbors are on the extinct list too along with ourselves.
If your elected officials,and their appointees, are not going to do this, then it is time to elect someone who will.

This Month: Bring Your Own Bag

Neither paper nor plastic when you take part in the new BYOB!

I want to wish every a cheerful and bright time of celebration,
whether you honor the Solstice, Kwanzaa,Hanukkah,Christmas, or
whatever it may be.

June 17, 2007

Mr. Rodney Cook
23 Beach Road
Unit B5
Salisbury, MA 01952

Dear Mr. Cook:

Thank you for your comments regarding the use of ethanol as an alternative fuel source. I appreciate the opportunity to respond.

Please know that I understand your concerns regarding the potential effects that the use of ethanol and subsidies for the production of ethanol may have on our country. Like you, I have emphasized the importance of ending our nation's reliance on fossil fuels and developing pragmatic, responsible alternative energies. Should the U.S. House of Representatives consider any legislation pertaining to ethanol production or related subsidies, I would certainly keep your comments in mind. I appreciate your commitment to this matter.

Again, thank you for contacting me. Please feel free to do so regarding any matter of concern to you.

Sincerely,

John F. Tierney
Member of Congress

Please visit http://www.house.gov/tierney/IMA/email.shtml should you wish to respond to this email. Do not reply directly to this email address -- this is an unattended mailbox.

Please feel free to visit my website at http://www.house.gov/tierney/IMA/email.shtml to learn more about my legislative initiatives.

ody: From: United States! United People! Date: Jun 17, 2007 10:22 AM
----------------- Bulletin Message -----------------
From: OP SANDBOX Date: Jun 16, 2007 12:43 PM

PERSONALLY I CANT BELIEVE THAT SUCH A YOUNG MAN IS BEING THRUST INTO SO MUCH RESPONSIBILITY... THE US MILITARY ASKS SO MUCH OF ITS PERSONNEL...

RESPECT THEM... HONOUR THEM... REMEMBER THEM!!!

That is such a awesome letter and so true about the way people see the youth of today, the reason is they do not see the military side of youth all they see is the civilian side. thank you so much for sharing this me and if it is OK with you i would love to share it with others.

Take care and we will finally meet soon.

Bob

19, First Sergeant
April 24th, 2007 by CJ

This is from a Marine First Sergeant serving in Iraq and about to come home:

I guess I kinda had an epiphany two days ago when I walked outside and saw some Marines gathered around a convoy of 4 vehicles. I recognized that these were my Marines from another "Battle Position" so I thought I would go see what they were up to. Because of the fact that they are 40 miles away, I dont get to see them often enough, so I always welcome "face time" with this platoon.

As I walk over, all I see are young Marines and a single Corporal. "Who is the convoy commander?" I asked, expecting to see a Senior Sergeant or Staff Sergeant appear from nowhere. "I am, First Sergeant", said Cpl Jansen. All of the Marines started to close in on me as if to see what they had done wrong that caused me to be looking for the convoy commander. So I asked Cpl Jansen how old he was and he replied "19, First Sergeant".

This just really hit home with me, so I decided to point out to all of them the significance. "Wow, 19 years old and you take 17 Marines and head out accross hostile foreign land. I bet that if you asked someone back home who was in charge of a convoy in Iraq, they would think it was a Lieutenant or Captain or Sgt. But here you are a 19 year old Corporal leading Marines into combat." (Keep in mind that 45 days ago Cpl Jansen was a Lance
Corporal-before he was promoted to his present rank Meritoriously for his actions in combat.) So, as I walked away, I just kept thinking what other kids his age are doing in America. The level of responsibility he has is truly Awe-inspiring. Thirty minutes later, Cpl Jansen mounted up his troops and headed right back out the gate and into harms way on his 90 minute
convoy back to his base. What a difference eight months makes! This is just one example of how this deployment has changed lives and turned boys into men.

You know, a lot of people look down on our current generation. People are quick to point out that they play too much video games, question authority, talk back to their parents, whatever.(I myself am guilty of saying these things). But I can assure you, that if you could see what I have seen here, you would stiffle yourself. They represent everything America stands for and they are perfect ambassadors of our country. My company is about 75% under 21 years old. These young men have a perfect understanding of patriotism and sacrifice.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 24th, 2007 at 11:41 pm

Being a Marine isn't everything...it's the ONLY thing.
Semper Fidelis,
Gerald T. Pothier
Capt. USMC (Ret)
1951-1988

"Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have made a difference in the world. Marines don't have that problem."
President Ronald Reagan , 1985

"There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and the enemy. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion."
Gen. William Thornson, U.S. Army

"Freedom is not free, but the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share." -- Ned Dolan

"America is not at war, The Marine Corps is at war; America is at the mall."

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.