Military families grow angry with state of Iraq war

[True_Blue]

DENVER - (KRT) - They are angry and disillusioned, frustrated and full of doubt. This war is not going the way they hoped it would.

They are wives and husbands of the 129th Army Reserves Combat Transportation Company, stationed in Kansas, and they are terrified for spouses who are conducting missions in Iraq.

A month ago, these family members launched a "bring our soldiers home" petition drive when, with no advance notice, the 129th Company's tour of duty was extended.

Today, after a string of recent suicide bombings in Iraq, they stand with a growing number of military families who are convinced that the war is going awry and who think the American public isn't getting a straight story on the conflict.

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http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/7126891.htm

[Skittles]

1. well I hate to say I TOLD YOU SO

so instead I'll just say, WELCOME TO REALITY.

[Momof1]

2. WOW That's my local paper...I'm very surprised they ran that

Not that they are a "republican" paper. But I think republican outnumber dems 2-1 here.

[IndianaGreen]

3. "Where are you going to lead us next, into Iran or Syria?"

I am shocked that the 129th Combat Transportation Company was told that they would have to stay in Iraq until 2005. This is quite a lengthy tour for a reserve unit.

The Bush regime will go to any extreme to avoid a draft, even if that means destroying the Reserves and the National Guard.

[graphixtech]

4. these Kansas families have a website:

www.129bringthemhome.com


(The KC Star printed a similar article on September 21st.)

[NNN0LHI]

5. I can't believe they fell for the flowers and dancing in the streets BS

I just can't believe it. Maybe I don't want to believe it? I don't know?

Don

[bluestateguy]

6. Let's make it as easy as possible for military voters to vote...

Who, us make it hard for military to vote? Not us, not now, no way.