Boots on the ground

President Obama and Congress have promised the American people that there will be no “boots on the ground” to combat the turmoil in Middle East countries.

Hopefully, the “powers that be” won’t circumvent that practical decision, by placing our troops in danger, wearing flak jackets and flip-flops.

This story was originally published September 15, 2014 at 1:39 PM with the headline "Boots on the ground."