If you don't like it, don't do it!
I know this may not be a popular view --- but I NEED to get this off my chest.
Those participating in Secret Pal 9 received an email from Kerry on Thursday November 23 retracting the Helmet Liner Charity Knitting Challenge.
Helmet Liners are used by our troops to keep warm during sub-zero winter temperatures in places like Afganistan, Iraq, Kosovo, and Korea.
Apparently, some of the nearly 550 SP9 participates were upset & offended with this challenge and so the rules were changed. My response to these people is..."If you don't like it, don't participate in the challenge!"
I know some people are not supportive of US military involvement in the Middle East but I cannot understand how Americans can be against supporting our troops --- the ones volunteering their lives for our country.
Yes, it's true, many particpating in SP9 live outside the United States --- but the rules indicate that the SP program is based in the US and welcomes participants in other countries.
It's sad to see yet another example of how out-of-whack society is --- so many are caught up in "polictical correctness" and worry about offending people. Get over it --- speak your mind and support your opinions.
What am I going to do?
I am working to finish my second blue sock (close to toe-completion). Once this is completed, I will put my Christmas knitting on hold and whip out a few helmet liners for the troops.
Blogger is being dumb and I cannot upload the Navy or Coast Guard flags. I will try to get them up later.
5 comments:
Bless you Stephanie!!! I'm not retracting my challenge either, I still want people to knit helmet liners like crazy to keep our soldiers warm. I think it's the least we can do to show our support and love. I've just added to the challenge so everyone feels included. :-) Thanks so much for your support on this project!
Great post! I'm sick to death with whiners... if you don't want to participate, guess what... make another scarf.
Stephanie - good for you for telling it how it is! I wish everyone who opposed the war would still understand we need to support our troops.
I'm with you on this - there is a difference between supporting the war and supporting the troops - Australia has troops in Iraq too - which I hate - but I am absolutely supportive of them, even though I don't agree for their reasons for being there (it isn't their decision where they are posted, after all). Don't want to see a repeat of what happened in Australia to the Vietnam veterans (many of whom were conscripted and had no choice either).
Speak out sister - that is what our country is made of and if I were a better knitter I would make a helmet liner!
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