Tucker: Something ominous is happening to men in America

They are not fine. Go into schools and talk to them. They need mentors, the return of some hands on classes, respect as people.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs SP5 Mark Kuzinski A1C David Sewell Maj Michael Gravier Sgt Joy Bedford Capt Christian D. Orr Maj Marty Hogan SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth Lt Col Jim Coe Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen LTC John Griscom LTC John Shaw

One of these days, I'll find the right words, and the right venue to share all of my thoughts on this subject. RP isn't that venue, and this is not the right time.

That said, I worry for my little boy. I was the first to hold him, the first to wash him, the first to hold his tiny hands. For two days, I couldn't leave his side, and there will never be a day I stop worrying about his health, safety and future. When I first became a father, I wanted my son to have all of the opportunities I had. I'd like to see him receive a great education, earn the right to compete for greater accolades, and put them to work towards his success. I'd like for him to become part of something bigger than himself, enjoy the pride in achievement, and one day...find a woman who will make him better than he could ever be on his own, and bring his own son into the world...

...but I'm constantly reminded of all that stands in his way.

First, he will have to choose much earlier than I did, which of two paths to follow; that of competing for increasingly few "professions", or striking out on his own. Earning a degree, even a "prestigious" one won't "guarantee" any greater success than mastering a trade. Becoming an "entry level" employee no more promising than struggling to run his own business, or work steadily at making an honest wage. Second, he'll have to confront life with far greater risks, far sooner. All I had to worry about in school was the "bigger boy" who might want to trade punches. My son will have to contend with far greater threats, while simultaneously facing far greater consequences for making a stand. Finally, he will not grow up in a society with any consistent values to draw from. Everything his mother and I will teach him will be contested by those we entrust to teach him outside the home. He will be forced to consider much greater questions, far earlier than I ever did.

Okay, SP5 Mark Kuzinski no surprise that after decades of social experiments in schools where (1) boys were put down for being boys while girls were uplifted for being girls; (2) young boys were encouraged to play with traditional girls toys; (3) children were taught that violence was not okay and yet induced-abortion is legal and socially acceptable; (4) in many countries female babies are aborted including the USA., etc.
In this century, young girls are more likely to be sexually assaulted or murdered. That is not exactly news. However when life is devalued by the culture the young can become incredibly cruel and sadistic. The only hope this nation has is faith in God through the atonement of Jesus the Christ.
I am thankful I have four adult sons and no daughters. The LORD has promised me that each of my fours sons will have saving faith.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Orlando Illi Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price CPT Jack Durish Capt Tom Brown MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SGT (Join to see) Sgt Albert Castro SSG David Andrews Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. CPL Dave Hoover SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Margaret Higgins SrA Christopher Wright