Most
of the commentary this week about the President’s proposal for a military parade
has focused on the questionable symbolism and unnecessary expense – but that
misses the larger point. Our impressive military, always vitally important, is
not what makes our nation strong. It protects the strength’s that lie within. Those
strengths are our people, values, and character.
The men and women of our armed services
deserve our deepest gratitude and respect. Even more, they deserve our
willingness to match their selfless service with service of our own. The show of force we ought to project is one
that features our teachers, childcare providers, doctors, technology innovators,
coaches, volunteers, nonprofits and public servants.
This is what will enable
is to keep our economy strong and our military equipped, trained, and ready. This
is what we should celebrate and aspire for the rest of the world to see.
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