- Dear Terrorists,
I am Naval Aviator. I was born and raised in a small town
in New England. I come from a family of 5. I was raised in a middle
class home and was taught my values by my mother and father.
My dad worked a series of jobs in finance and my mom took
care of us kids. We were not an overly religious family but attended
church most Sundays. It was a nice small Episcopal Church. I was the
youngest in my family. I was the first in many generations to go to
college.
I have flown Naval aircraft for 16 years. For me the flying
was never a life long dream or a "calling," it just happened. I needed a job
and I liked the challenge. I continue to do it today because I feel it is
important to give back to a nation which has given so much to me. I do
it because, although I will never be rich, my family will be
comfortable. I do it because many of my friends have left for the airlines
and someone has to do it.
My government has spent millions to train me to fly these
multi-million dollar aircraft. I make about 70,000 dollars a year and after 20
years will be offered a pension.
I like baseball but think the players make too much money.
I am in awe of firemen and policemen and what they do each day for my
community. I respect my elders and always use sir or ma'am when addressing a
stranger. I'm not sure about kids these days but I think that's normal
for every generation. I voted for George Bush, not for his IQ but because I
like him. I think I made a pretty good choice.
I tell you all this because when I come for you I want
you to know me. I won't be hiding behind a woman or a child. I won't be
disguised or pretending to be something I am not.
I will be in a US issue flight suit. I will be wearing
standard US issue flight gear, and I will be flying a Navy aircraft clearly
marked as a US warplane.
I wish we could meet up close in a small room where I could wrap my
hands around your throat and slowly squeeze the life out of you but,
unfortunately, you're hiding in a hole in the ground so we will have to
do this a different way.
I want you to know also that I am very good at what I do. I
can put a 2,000 lb weapon through a window from 10,000 feet up. I generally
only fight at night so you may want to start sleeping during the day. I am
not eager to die for my country but I am willing to sacrifice my life to
protect it from animals like you.
I will do everything in my power to ensure no civilians are
hurt as I take aim at you.
My countrymen are a forgiving bunch. Many are already
forgetting what you did on Sept 11th. But I will not forget and my President
will not forget. I am coming.
I hope you know me a little bit better,
see you soon...sleep tight.
Signed ............a US Navy Pilot
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