War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.
John Stuart Mill
In general, the American public has respect and admiration for the sacrifices and hardships that are endured by those that volunteer to wear the uniform. Each and every citizen of America has a right to voice their opinion - to stand and be heard. But these rights end where the rights of others begin. Some extreme anti-war demonstrators have taken their protests to the funerals of our fallen heroes. Regardless of politics or philosophy or creed, it is inexcusable to so abashedly disrespect someone who has given their life in support of freedom, justice, and everything we hold dear. America owes a great debt of gratitude to these brave Airmen, Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers. The Air Force Association is seeking your support for the Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act that would prevent disruption of military funerals at national cemeteries.
Update: This act was signed into law on Memorial Day. Our sincerest thanks go to those of you that contacted your representative.