I totally understand why a few of our freshmen have chosen to banner themselves with "No war on Iraq" propaganda. Actually, it makes a lot of sense that they don't support our military or our elected officials' decision to preserve freedom. They obviously have already forgotten what happened on Sept. 11 and probably don't know anyone who has been activated to defend our country.

These freshmen have no idea what that the price of freedom costs. They surely don't understand that our military is comprised of fathers and husbands and sisters and brothers who are putting their careers, their families and their everything on hold so that our BYU freshmen can tot silly armbands proclaiming their ignorance.

I honor and respect those who have answered the call to defend this great country. I thank them for paying the tremendous price to protect my freedom. There is a reason why BYU comes to a screeching halt at 5:30 p.m. everyday - BYU loves and supports this country and so do I.

TODD BOVO

Orem



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