Franklin D. Roosevelt was right. December 7, 1941, is a date that still does live in infamy.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a time to remember the innocent victims, and the courage of those who fought back.\u00a0 It should also be a time to reflect upon the lessons.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve ever taken one of my classes, you remember me talking about the allegory. The base itself, and indeed the whole of the American armed forces, were totally unprepared for large scale battle.\u00a0 The decision was made to ignore a blip on the radar screen, and in minutes one of the mightiest fleets on Earth was on its way to the bottom of the harbor.\u00a0 Reactionary gap that might have allowed a more effective defense was lost.<\/p>\n
Millions of words have Monday morning quarterbacked those decisions ever since. Mistakes have been repeated.\u00a0 On the individual level, we are reminded to be adequately armed and ready, prepared to recognize and accept a threat\u2019s presence, and respond skillfully, swiftly, and appropriately.<\/p>\n
Thoughts are with you on this sobering day, and your comments as always are welcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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