When it comes to war, we should spend more time listening to those who have seen it. With that in mind, I bring you this by Andy Rooney, from last year's Memorial Day:
Amazingly, Rooney received death threats over this piece.
That explains a lot, actually.
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Sunday night's 60 Minutes wrapped up, as usual, with Andy Rooney's rambling commentary.
..It's the way people look at you like you were ruining the party or something. And you know what I say about that? ...
My home boy Andy Rooney died at the age of 92. He had retired from CBS just a few weeks ago.
Most of the world will be watching today's Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona, one of the most eagerly anticipated finals in recent memory. I'm picking ManU to win 3-2.
I'm not gung-ho about Andy Rooney as a commentator, but what in that piece was so unacceptable that would inspire *anyone* to send a death threat to the old curmudgeon?
I think it was the hidden implication that death in war isn't the greatest thing a person can aspire to that pisses some people off.
I think it's the implication that we need to find a better religion so we can stop shooting at each other. Andy is right though. All of the major religions we have today seem to encourage war.