Another example of politicians who have no idea of the big picture: US Rep. Betty McCollum (Dem-Mn)has introduced a bill to ban the military from sponsoring Nascar teams. On the surface, that would seem to make sense considering our budget problems. But apparently she doesn't realize we have an all volunteer service today.
Hello Ms. McCollum - you've got to attract young people to join. News Flash: Young people are interested in exciting, thrilling, dangerous sports. Especially motorsports. Maybe she thinks that money would be better spent recruiting at video arcades at the malls? Or one of our deteriorating cities like Detroit taken over by the Muslims? Maybe she thinks we still have the draft? Maybe she's just not capable of thinking beyond the end of her nose?
Some people were similarly moaning about the cost of the F-16 or FA-18 (I forget now which branch of the service) flyover before the Superbowl. Cited the cost of fuel etc. and claimed it was a waste. Excuse me, those pilots would have been flying those aircraft somewhere anyway. Flying a supersonic, electronic marvel weapons system is not something you do once a month. Those pilots train continually. Since they're going to fly somewhere, why not get some recruiting publicity out of it? Just more short sighted thinking on the part of those entrusted with running our country.
Ms. McCollum and the others who think like her should attend some motorsports races sometime. And observe all those "redneck" fans, including the young ones, who still remove their hats and stand at attention for our National Anthem. And all those "redneck" vets saluting the flag.
Lord help us save our country,
Dumb Farmer
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