TODAY'S TURN: Say 'hi' to a soldier

THE ISSUE:
Let's try something. Let's try to forget about politics. Forget about WMDs, flimsy intelligence reports, rhetoric and exit strategies. Let's forget about pre-election posturing. Let's forget for a moment whether you're left or right, red or blue, a Hillary hater or Bush basher. There's one simple fact that we can all relate to: hundreds of thousands of US servicemen and servicewomen will be away from their families, friends and comforts of home for the holidays. The fear and loneliness experienced on both sides of the ocean are gut-wrenching and impossible to understand second-hand.

At the very least, this might be a good time to let our troops know that we're thinking about them.

THE GOOD TURN:
For just $25, you can send a USO Care Package to a soldier overseas, in time for the holidays. Packages include items such as prepaid international phone cards, sunscreen, travel size toiletries, and other requested items. But what may matter most is the personal note that you can send along with the package. A small touch of home and a small gestures of thanks. Now who could argue with that?

Click here to do this Good Turn.