The DNC: Obama and Community Service

Service in the military is community service.

I think many in the main stream media and even the public forget that. While we laud the bravery of our service members, we frequently forget about the huge sacrifices military members (ad their families) make.  In some ways, most people can't even comprehend it.  They sacrifice their homes, close relationships with their friends, family, and children.  They sacrifice their lives.  For us.  To defend the Constitution of the United States.

We need to remember that the President is the commander-in-chief.  Service members are not responsible for the decisions of the President. Participation in a war begun under false pretenses by our President does not make service in the military any less heroic.  Of course, I should disclose that I cannot be a neutral observer on this issue.  I am part of the national leadership for Blue Star Families for Obama a grassroots organization for those with family members who are serving or have served in the military.  My father is an Air Force veteran. My husband is a Navy veteran (a "veteran" as of 2 wees ago). My brother is currently serving in the Middle East and I want him to come home quickly and safely.

For the DNC's community service day, I joined other Blue Star Family for Obama members, veterans, military family members, Michelle Obama and her children, Jill Biden, Beau Biden, other Obama family members and friends, and even a few active duty service members, to pack care packages for service members in the Middle East.

I must say it's been wonderful to see how much time and attention the Obamas are spending on military issues and military families.  They understand that the people of the military - service members and family members - are the military's greatest assets, not tanks, bombs, guns or jets.  Of course, it didn't hurt that I got to meet Michelle Obama again. 

But I also had the opportunity to join other people who understand how I feel.  People who, despite their military affiliation, have looked at the facts  and the voting records and come to the same conclusion I have - Barack Obama is the best candidate for the military service members and their families.