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I posted this over in Articles & Editorials too but I wanted to make sure you guys saw it.

Isn’t it odd that the ones who scream “war memorial” loudest have never even been in, let alone drawn combat pay?
--MP


Meet Your Local Atheist

By KEITH TAYLOR
Voice Guest Columnist
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005

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Paulson the atheist would easily top any local poll of "most hated person," especially when that cross thing comes up. And much more especially when the talk-show jingoists get going. Such animus when those "patriots" spit out "atheist."

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Paulson the atheist took part in dozens of major battles, including what may have been the bloodiest of the war, Dak To. During that battle, his company started out with 200 men and a mere 40 walked off the hill. More than half were killed. He carried many in his arms to the rescue helicopters. Despite all that he isn't eligible to join the American Legion or the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Both require a belief in god. Phil the atheist isn't religious but he's honest. Although often urged to do so, atheist Phil refuses to cop out with the old "I believe in a higher power."

Just for reference, his major detractors, talk show hosts Roger Hedgecock and Rick Roberts never served a day in the service let alone nearly 18 months of continuous combat. Another severe critic of atheist Paulson is Mark Larson of station KOGO. I left word at the station asking if Larson had served. I received no reply.

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