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July 4, 2011

Thank-You For Not “Serving”

by Katherine M. Acosta, Counter Currents, India - Before the parades begin, the flag-waving commences, and the fireworks explode this 4th of July, I want to recognize a large contingent of patriots who help to protect us from terrorism and defend what freedom and democracy we still enjoy. I am speaking of those who decline to enlist or take commissions in our armed forces.

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