I just wanted to take the time to thank not only Ben, but everyone involved in making this book possible. My husband was deployed 3 times to the middle east the 6 years he was in the military. Being an Army wife was one of the hardest, yet most rewarding things I've done in my life. I am only 22 years old, yet I have experienced so much more then most my age. Having to say goodbye to my husband, and watch him walk away from me and our girls was one of the lows in my life. He missed so much of our lives because of his commitment to this country. But the pride I feel, still to this day, is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Because of people like my husband, and the other many solider of this great country, we can sleep well tonight. Thank you for making sure the "Real Stars" of this country get the reconition they deserve.
I am very appreciative of Ben's recent lecture to the world re real heroes, how wonderful are the men and women who answer their country's call. His voice of reason/conservatism validates all who are proud of their country, especially those who wear the uniform. I will brag now of my and my wife's very own hero, our son Conor. Two years into college he realizes he does not want to be exposed to the liberal brainwashing anymore and joins the Army. When questioned by a very nervous mother he says, "Mom, who is supposed to go, other peoples' kids?" How do you respond to that? Here is how: very proudly even though afraid...afraid for all the Conors out there doing the work of the Angels. He is two years into a four year hitch with the Rangers and due to go back over soon. Again, thanks to Ben and all who honor our brave Americans.
I just had the opportunity to view portions of the interview that you gave on Fox News regarding your new book, "The Real Stars..". Thank you so very much for your kind words, praise, and recognition of the contributions and hardships endured by my brothers and sisters in uniform. It is hard to pick up a newspaper and read the latest gossip from Hollywood on the front page as I look for a single word reflecting the loss of our warriors in this devastating conflict. I will pick up your book today and read it cover to cover. The fact that you are donating proceeds from this book to the families of those lost in war speaks many more volumes to the depth of your character than all of your books together. Thank you Mr. Stein, you are absolutely a true American in every sense of the word.
I just wanted to say thank you Mr. Stein on top of your extremely funny commercials you actually care about us over here in "Hell". I am going to buy your book just to show support for someone that actually speaks out for the people that hold up America. I can not really put to words how good I felt today when I saw a talk show with you on it and you were giving praises to us. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I would love to see you come over here. I know that you would have a huge welcoming because every one knows who you are. Thank you again for caring for the men and women who serve. Just to add I am about 3 weeks away from going home from a 15 month deployment to my wife and 2 year old son. Which I will be seeing him walk for the first time when I get home as well as talk. God bless you and thank you.
Saw Ben last night on a talk show and really admire his take on the real heroes. I would like to share this song and video about the heroes who protect and die for us every day. It is called "American Blood" by Bo Bice.
Hooray for Ben Stein! Thank you for telling it like it is. I have two brothers in the military. Both have been to Iraq and one has also been to Afghanistan. I hear what the American media is telling me and then I listen to my brothers. What a difference! Our military men and women are the "GOOD" ones. They are making a difference in the lives of others. I get so sick of hearing so much negative talk about our missions abroad. I am so glad that someone is standing up for them. Thank you!
Mr. Stein, from a veteran of 21 years, let me first thank you and say that your book Real Stars has moved me enough to write an email, something I would normally never do. I now consider you one of the Real Stars for using your status as a celebrity to make heard a voice that is seldom heard from. Veterans, both past, present and future. Please forgive me for mentioning a group of men and women that have become members of a special faternity, The Wounded Warriors. God Bless you and all those who actually do care.
I just heard that clip from Fox & Friends. I will save this clip and I will buy the book if for nothing else to make the contribution to TAPS. As a veteran this kind of commentary makes me proud.
I just want to thank Ben for writing this book. His commentary brought tears to my eyes. It's about time someone speaks up for my husband and his fellow soldiers. I am a 25 year old Army wife and mother of 2 , my husband is currently deployed to a undisclosed location in Iraq. I watch the news everyday and wonder why isn't anyone out there interviewing the troops seeing how they live, how they eat, what it's like when they work a 13 hour shift and then come back hoping for that little piece of time where they can talk to there spouse and the internet is not working, or when there is a blackout and you don't hear from your husband for a week or two. God only knows how many times I sit here afraid to leave the house because I don't want to miss a call and although I have a cell phone I'm afraid of losing the signal if he does call. That's how much his calls mean to me. No one knows about the time a government car pulled up in front of my house (while I was strapping my three year old into his car seat) and sat there for a few minutes and my heart sunk to the bottom of my toes and when they finally pulled off I bawled my eyes out for hours because I thought about what I would have done if they had got out of that car and told me that my husband was killed. If you know what true love is like, then you must understand how completely hard it is for me to watch my husband walk away from me and our two babies, knowing that I won't see him for another 15-18 months with the exception of a 18 day break thrown somewhere in there. Can you imagine how hard it is to know that when your husband left, your daughter was 8 and your son was 3 and by the time he comes back, she will be almost 10 years old and my son almost 5. I miss that man with all my heart and soul and all I want is him here back in my arms and to be a family again.
My husband PFC Jason is just currently deployed for the first time with the KS NG. He is my star, my hero, my light, my everything. I love him so much and it makes me sick that he and our family have to be on welfare to make it. We have 3 wonderful young boys that he will miss out alot on. I am so worried how everything will be with him gone and when he gets back. He does it for his love of his country and his family. We are proud of him. Thank you-I could say so much more!
I have just started reading your book REAL STARS. It's a wonderful book and very thought provoking. Anyhow here is my real star.
My father-in-law, Wilburn from Lola, KY and now living in Paducah, KY is a Korean war vet and is very active in church. He goes every Saturday to a local park to protest the protesters, he is protesting the anti-war activists who protest at veterans and fallen heroes funerals. Unfortunately the anti-war protesters far outnumber the veterans. He goes every Saturday no matter what the weather and he vows to keep going until they give up. Sometimes he goes alone, sometimes with 1 or 2 friends. He has been on local TV and in local newspapers. He never fails to state his views and opinions, no matter what other people think about them. He is my real star because of his unfailing belief in God and country and his unfailing efforts to out protest the protesters. He was self employed most of his life and has been a Republican most of his life. He is now 75 years old and still doing his part. He is an active member in the local VFW and does his best to support the local soldiers serving overseas and at home. He has been doing this for almost 3 years now. The following is an excerpt from a web posting at the local VFW: "For about the last three years I have been showing my support for our active-duty troops and veterans, by staging a counter protest against the JANE FONDA / CINDY SHEEHAN wanna bes, who occasionally show up at Nobel Park, trashing our military, our Commander and Chief, and trying to demoralize our men and women who are fighting for our freedoms." He shows his support at all times and always seems to steer the conversation to politics or the war. He is a self-made man and I am proud to be his son-in-law and proud to know him.
I hope some day to have the courage to stand up as proudly as he does and let everyone know where I stand. With the guidance of God, Wilburn and people like you, maybe I can. Thank you very much.
I just wanted to thank you for recognizing the work people like my husband do. He's in the Army and this is his 3rd deployment. Bosnia in '96 and 2 tours in Iraq. Nobody really gets the hardships the guys go thru over there and what their families feel not knowing if their husbands/wives will make it home.
I just wanted to say thank you on behalf of my son currently serving (unknown) as a Navy Seal. Your words on your recent interview on Fox moved me to tears. YOU are a great American doing the work here at home for all the men and women in uniform. Humbly, thank you.
I want to start off by saying thank you. With all the "stars" in Hollywood, some one finally got the story right. I have served on active duty in the Navy for 18 years. I've been to a lot of crappy places and seen entirely too much to talk about. The one thing I will talk about is that every day I remember that some one out there has it a hell of a lot worse than I do. Most of them are country farm boys and girls sleeping in a fox hole, keeping their heads down so they don't get shot. I think about my two nephews, one in the Army 82nd Airborne and the other just graduated from Marine Corp Boot camp. Hoping they keep their heads down. If you ask most people in the military we don't do what we do for money…we do it so our families and friends can sleep good at night. So our government can have open elections, even though they all fight over the money. We put on our boots and carry our rifles into harms way so our children can grow up in the best country in the world. You always hear people say all we want is a pat on the back or a thank you, that used to do. Now days we need assistance. I am at a point in my life where my family and I are pretty financially stable. The same cannot be said for a lot of Sailors, Marines, Air Force and Army folks. A lot of the junior military need help, just making ends meet. When you serve in the military and put your life in harms way every day, your family should not have to use Food Stamps or work three jobs to put food in your child's mouth.
In closing, I want to thank you again and I hope your book does well. Hopefully in the future more " Americans" will see the light of liberty we provide.
I read your book and, as a Combat Veteran of the Vietnam War (3 tours as a Special Forces Medic) and the father of a son presently with the 82nd AIRBORNE in Iraq (who will be reenlisting to train as a Special Forces Medic), I applaud you for your patriotism and the backbone to say what needs to be said. Thank you for being Ben Stein.
