A dad and his son in Afganistan.

There were two stories today, one on Fox's website and one on CNN's that caught my interest. Fox had a story and a video clip of a school children singing a song that praised President Obama. The other was a story that covered a father and son serving in Afghanistan. To me, the most important was the father and son story.

The story told of the "lifer" father and his family and how he raised his son and daughter. It contained information about the son wanting to go into the Army with the dad suggesting that he at least give college a try, which he did for a year. But he wanted to go into their service.

They are both paratroopers and part of the same command, but different units. This article spoke not only how close the family is but the closeness of father and son. When I looked at the picture it was clear to me the love the family has for each other. You know there are those pictures that don't seem really genuine and those tat are. The pictures were wonderful. One could immediately tell just how close and loving this family is and no doubt the love that is shared. And there was no doubt in my mind that both the father and son are true characters full of joy, excitement, adventure, mischievous, etc.

I believe it is time for our government to require that all representative of congress the senate and the president serve in the Armed Forces and receive an honorable discourage. Yes, there are some who could not serve because of physical issues that an alternative may have to be devloped, but still in service to our Country.

As for the praise for President Obama in the song, to me it's nothing more that some school children singing a song for an elected official who, as far as I'm concerned, has not yet proven his value to our Country and it's citizens - and I do wish him success and pray he will have all United States Citizens in his best interest. .

So instead of singing aobut him, let's sing a song of praise to the men and women who have served, are serving or will be serving our country. They are the true heroes that make our Country the land of the free.

May God look after you tonight and all nights and keep you safe.