Originally Posted by Raeford
I have always wondered how close Giles, Bland and Craig counties[Va] came to being in the annexed/new WV.


I believe their delegates arrived late to the General Assembly due to inclement weather, thus missing the vote and their counties chance to run away.

Originally Posted by Mannlicher
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.