In regard to the letter in the Star Herald on Jan. 20 from Mr. Gronholz:I don't think you need to dump all the problems we are having on Pres. Bush and the Republican Party. Enlistments may be down in the Marines and the Navy, but they have to force people out of the Air Force. No person in this world wants war, but we must play the hand we're dealt with. About joining the military, many family members try to persuade the young adults not to join, because once you're in it's not the individual that's in the military, it's the whole family that now has ties, which may include both political parties. Everyone has their own thought process but the article really steps on a lot of people's toes.You don't need to be for the war to have a yellow ribbon. It says "Support our Troops." What I get from this is that they support the military for what they are doing and sacrificing. I don't think there is one American that wants to volunteer to be put in harm’s way, but if it means keeping his or her family safe I think most anyone will do what it takes. We definitely don't do it for the money. Taxes have never been a good subject for anyone. Rich get richer, poor get poorer. Maybe we should just cut taxes altogether, cut the military and worry every time you leave the house if something bad may happen in our country.We need to look at the big picture. We as Americans want to feel safe. We want freedom and not worry about being in danger. We no longer have that feeling, but are trying to take the proper steps to get it back. It's just too bad reading your forwarded article and having all the family, friends and loved ones of military members having to feel empty about the indecisiveness you chose to send as a reprint.Words of encouragement always go a long way and may be a better approach for future letters in times like these our Nation is having.Justin RustUSAFJacksonville, Ark.
