Gimbol's diatribe and screed

I am a pilot

I recently saw this is making the rounds. I don't have any name to contribute or credit this to but it makes the point rather well.

Dear Terrorists, I am a Navy Aviator. I was born and raised in a small town in
New England. I come from a family of five. I was raised in a middle class home
and taught my values by my mother and father.

My dad worked a series of
jobs in finance and my mom took care of us kids. We were not an overly religious
family but attended church most Sundays. It was a nice small Church.

I
have a brother andSister and I am the youngest in my family. I was the first in
many generations to attend college.

I have flown Naval aircraft for 16
years. For me the flying was never a lifelong dream or a "calling," it just
happened. I needed a job and I liked the challenge. I continue to do it today
because I feel it is important to give back to a nation which has given so much
to me. I do it because, although I will never be rich, my family will be
comfortable. I do it because many of my friends have left for the airlines and
someone has to do it.

My government has spent millions to train me to
fly these multi-million dollar aircraft. I make about 70,000 dollars a year and
after 20 years will be offered a pension. I like baseball but think the players
make too much money. I am in awe of firemen and policemen and what they do each
day for my community, and like teachers, they just don't get paid enough.

I respect my elders and always use sir or ma'am when addressing a
stranger. I'm not sure about kids these days but I think that's normal for every
generation.

I tell you all this because when I come for you, I want you
to know me. I won't be hiding behind a woman or a child. I won't be disguised or
pretending to be something I am not.

I will be in a U.S. Issue flight
suit. I will be wearing standard US issue flight gear, and I will be flying a

Navy aircraft clearly marked as a US warplane.

I wish we could
meet up close in a small room where I could wrap my hands around your throat and
slowly squeeze the life out of you, but unfortunately,

You're hiding in
a hole in the ground,

So we will have to do this a different way.

I want you to know also that I am very good at what I do. I can put a
2,000 lb weapon through a window from 10,000 feet up. I generally only fly at
night, so you may want to start sleeping during the day. I am not eager to die
for my country but I am willing to sacrifice my life to protect it from animals
like you.

I will do everything in my power to ensure no civilians are
hurt as I take aim at you.

My countrymen are a forgiving bunch. Many are
already forgetting what you did on Sept 11th.

But I will not forget!!

I am coming. I hope you know me a little bit better, see you
soon...sleep tight.

Signed

A U.S. Navy Pilot

Our Soldiers are one

Of our greatest assets!

God Bless

posted by gimbol @ 5:24 AM