When I ran for Congress in 2010, I took
an oath of office to defend and protect the Constitution of the
United States of America. This was an absolute pledge, there was no
provision for personal privilege or protecting life and limb. Being
Buddhist and Samurai, this oath struck home. Yes: my life is
expendable, the Constitution is not.
It was my honor and privilege to
contact several vets, who congratulated my service to my country. No,
they are the heroes: the odds of a NATO slug being imbedded between
my eyes are virtually nil, not so of the vets I talked to. I am proud
that my dad fought in the Korean War, and my uncle received a Purple
Heart in Vietnam.
Yes, technically speaking, I have
served my country, but somehow I feel that my contribution is pale
and inadequate.
Happy Memorial Day.
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