An American hero...defamed and dishonored by a useless politician
By: Diane Sori
This Monday, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, there will be a Memorial Service for a true American hero, former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, who along with his friend Chad Littlefield, was murdered at the Rough Creek Lodge Hunting Range, while trying to help a former Iraqi War veteran who was suffering from PTSD. A truly senseless murder committed by yet another mentally ill individual and NOT by the firearm in and of itself as the gun controllers want you to believe, as Chris Kyle's death must in NO way become another rallying cry for gun control, as some on the left, and unfortunately some even on the right are trying to make it out to be.
We all know Chris Kyle's story by now...that first and foremost he had NO regrets about the 160 people he killed as a Navy SEAL sniper during his five combat tours in Iraq...nor should he as those 160 enemy deaths saved countless American lives and earned him the title as the most lethal sniper in American military history. We all know that for his service Chris was awarded two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars, and that after leaving the service he and other former SEALS started Craft International, a security services company that provides military, law enforcement, and civilian training as well as private security and protection. We all know that Chris helped found the FITCO Cares Foundation, a charity that helps vets struggling to live with PTSD, and that he was a best selling author (American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History). And we all know that Chris was an outspoken opponent of gun control and proponent of our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.
In other words, Chris Kyle, the man assigned to SEAL Team 3, Sniper Element Charlie Platoon, had what it takes to be an American hero, but sadly, like many other Americans heroes, Chris Kyle has been defamed and dishonored by those who have NO idea as to the character of what makes one a hero.
And into that mix of loathsome individuals comes former presidential candidate Ron Paul, who tweeted this extremely vulgar and insensitive message after Chris' death, “Chris Kyle's death seems to confirm that "he who lives by the sword dies by the sword." Treating PTSD at a firing range doesn't make sense.”
Ron Paul, the man who has long opposed America's military actions overseas..the man who speaks ill of our military every chance he gets...that man has the audacity to question the actions of a brave man who risked his own life time and again to keep his brothers-in-arms safe. How dare that miserable excuse of a man...that bloviating, cold and callous, contemptuous, useless politician dare to speak ill of a man just murdered by defaming NOT only Chris but all who proudly wore the uniform of the United States of America.
And only when called to task did Ron Paul issue another tweet which by the way was NO apology, in fact it further defamed NOT only our military but the Constitution as well. Saying, “As a veteran, I certainly recognize that this weekend's violence and killing of Chris Kyle were a tragic and sad event. My condolences and prayers go out to Mr. Kyle's family. Unconstitutional and unnecessary wars have endless unintended consequences. A policy of non-violence, as Christ preached, would have prevented this and similar tragedies”.
NO Ron Paul, any war America has fought has been Constitutional for it's Congress, as per the Constitution, who must give the president authority to go to war.
NO Ron Paul, wars are indeed sometimes necessary and justified to show our enemies that only through America's military strength and through victory can peace be achieved.
NO Ron Paul, a policy of non-violence would NOT have stopped Chris' murder as criminals and the mentally ill will always find a way to get guns and to kill.
So with this non-apology, with this useless uncaring string of words, words that dared to invoke the name of Jesus Christ (who by the way never condemned military action or personal self-defense and whose very own apostles carried swords for the protection of the group in perilous times, Luke 22:38) and by the using of His name played the dangerous game of misinterpretation of the Scriptures that is a forte of politicians everywhere, did Ron Paul prove once and for all that he lied about being anti-gun control, for the words he used, 'a policy of non-violence' are the very same words used by gun control supporters verbatim.
And with insensitivity and ignorance being the forte of fools, if Ron Paul had bothered to talk to vets before shooting off his big mouth and defaming an American hero he would have learned that hunting and shooting are well-known therapies for vets suffering with PTSD.
What Ron Paul did was inexcusable for Chris Kyle lived and died with valor, honor, and courage. Chris Kyle's bravery and heroism will go down in history, will become the basis of legends, while Ron Paul just needs to go away...far far away...
Rest in Peace Chris Kyle...a true American hero...you will NEVER be forgotten by those who value freedom, God, and country...rest in everlasting peace.
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Thanks Joseph. :)
Ron Paul is senile,I am glad he is out of Congress.
ReplyDeleteHe and his views are dangerous and so are his Paulbots.
DeleteRon Paul is a complete POS and always has been. So are the cowards that call themselves Libertarians. Neocons, indeed... This shows what they truly are.
ReplyDeleteYES it does.
DeleteRon Paul has some good ideas. He does have some wacky ideas as well. Him as a veteran should know what it takes to be in a combat situation and be on the line, in harms way. He does not and goes in the wrong direction when talking or thinking about what the military must endure when at war. So I am no follower of his way of thinking. Just put a flower in the barrel of his gun and call him done.
ReplyDeleteRon Paul needs to just go away already...as I send in my piece...far far away. Let him go live in Iran since he has NO problem with them having nukes.
DeleteHow embarrassing for Rand, who looks like a true Conservative. You always hear about the crazy old uncle in the attic but unfortunately for Rand, it's the crazy old father.
ReplyDeleteRand Paul is just one step away from being just like his father. Rand Paul is NO friend of our military or of Israel and anything he says now is just him posturing for 2016. I can't stand him or his father.
DeleteWhere is the mainstream media in the coveragr of this? It's easy to scream gun control, and fail to blame the shooter for his/her actions. Chris Kyle was killed by a shooter that happened to use a gun. If he had been "shot" be a compund bow, the media would still not be covering this. Chris Kyl;e was killed be someone suffering with PTSD, a "disease" that has plagued soldiers, saiors, and airmen for centuries. It has been a hidden condition that has not been acknowledged until recently. The fact ia that Chris Kyle was killed by someone whio was mentally ill, disease or condition not being important. The media and liberal thinking is much to eager to blame the gun fopr the shooter's action. If it had not been a gun it would have been a boiw, or a knife or a bag of fertilizer, or a car or whatever. What should be the issue is the lack of press coverage. RIP Chris Kyle, and THAK YOU for your service
ReplyDeleteRon Paul also claimed that the 9/11 attacks were America's fault in one of his Presidential debates. He seems anti-American to me.
ReplyDeleteRon Paul, and some of the virulent Ronulans are the main reason I haven't joined the Libertarian Party yet. I tend toward the libertarian wing of the Republican Party, but I have grown so disillusioned with the party that I find it very difficult to approve of much of it anymore. But while I agree with about 99% of the Libertarian platform, I find that about 99% of its members have no real idea of how the world works, and they are perfectly content to see the nation fall apart if that's what it takes to implement their world view. I love my country—the United States of America—and I can't live with that world view.
ReplyDeleteChris Kyle went to college and rodeoed with a good friend of mine. My friend holds the distinction of having once shot Kyle in the butt with a BB gun and lived to tell about it. Beer was involved. Chris Kyle, in addition to being a mighty MIGHTY warrior, was also a humble man who exhibited great humanity toward his fellows. Many do not know that the famous Trident Pin of the Navy SEALs shows the eagle with head bowed in humility, that particular character trait being essential to success in that service—contrary to the popular portrayals in the braying jackass media. Chris wore his pin well, with distinction, honor, and humility. Chris Kyle was a saved Christian. He is now standing post over holy ground.