Subject: Seniors

This one came from a fabulous 70+ year old man who is a retired pilot and
gave countless hours of service.

SENIORS MUST LEARN TO SACRIFICE!

All citizens of the USA should remember this!!!!!

I was embarrassed to read that President Clinton and his advisors have
said,  "The older generation must learn to sacrifice as other generations
have done"

That's my generation.  I knew eventually someone would ferret out the dirty
secret: we've lived the "lifestyle of the rich and famous" all our lives.
Now, I know I must bare the truth about my generation and let the country
condemn us for our selfishness.  We certainly don't deserve any of that
Social Security money that we've put away for 45 or 50 years!

We sure don't need help with our medical bills...no, we've surely got
enough put away for a $250,000 open-heart surgery bill.  We've had so much
fun in our lives; why just read the following:

During the Depression we had a hilarious time dancing to the tune of
"Brother Can You Spare A Dime?"  We could choose to dine at any of the
country's fabulous soup kitchens, often joined by our parents and
siblings...those were the heady days of carefree self-indulgence.

Then, with World War II, the cup filled to overflowing.  We had the chance
to bask on the exotic beaches of Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Okinawa; to see
the capitols of Europe and travel to such scenic spots as Bastogne, Malmedy
and Monte Cassino.

Of course, one of the most exhilarating adventures was the stroll from
Bataan to the local Japanese hotels, laughingly known as death camps.

But the good times really rolled for those lucky enough to be on the
beaches of Normandy for the swimming and boating that pleasant June day in
'44.

 Unforgettable.

Even luckier were those that drew the prized vacation tickets for cruises
on sleek, gray ships to fun filled spots like Midway, The Solomons and
Murmansk.  Instead of asking, "What can we do for our country," an
indulgent government let us fritter away our youth wandering idly through
the lush and lovely jungles of Burma and New Guinea.

Yes, it's all true: we were pampered, we were spoiled rotten, we never did
realize what sacrifice meant.  We envy you, Mr. Clinton, the harsh lessons
you learned in London, Moscow, Little Rock, and the secluded corners of the
Oval office with a young intern.

My generation is old, Mr. President and guilty; but we are repentant.

Punish us for our failings, sir, that we may learn the true meaning of
Duty, Honor, and Country.  Give that money that we've been putting in to
Social Security and Medicare to those more deserving...like yourself?