300 - defending women and children
I watched the movie 300 last night. It is a story based on a true event. It is when the Spartans defended their city / civilization from the Persians. It was a great movie and there are many things I could comment on, but I want to point out the Spartan’s commitment to their community.
Without turning this into a political discussion, the United States is at a turning point in history. I don’t feel that many politicians are truly looking out for the people. The 300 Spartan soldiers that went to defend their country were fighting against thousands. They repeated more than 5 times the reasons they were going to die. They did not want their women and children to be enslaved by the Persians. They went with the full understanding that they were going to die, but felt they would make a big enough impact to save their women and children.
Other than our heroic soldiers that are currently at war, is there anyone in public office with that level of commitment? The last time we (as a county) were that committed was when we became a country. When those brave men signed the declaration of independence they knew they were signing away their life for the betterment of their women and children. They gave the ultimate sacrifice for the gain of everyone else.
Now sit back and think a little about all the campaigning so far, all the “promises” that have been made, all the problems that have been created and brought to your attention. What is the real threat to the United States? What is our current day “Persians”? The Spartan’s were lead to battle by their president; he was located in the front. When election time comes who is going to lead?
I know, lots of questions. Bottom line, great movie, go see it.
