look at what some constipated bastard wrote about me in the paper

[w8liftinglady]

http://thedailylight.com/articles/2006/04/18/dailylight/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/01-04_17-letters.txt
last letter
...snip...
Observations — why is it that those who want to emphasize the total numbers of casualties always use round numbers? And can all those casualties caused by illness and non-combat related injuries really be attributed to the war? Weren’t sickness and accidents happening during peacetime prior to the fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. As I have said before, I have the utmost respect for the writer’s son. He made the choice to enlist in the military, and many of us thank him for his service to our country. I hope his mother feels the same as we do. The fact that she doesn’t like our president and his administration is fairly obvious. It’s a shame that her feelings have to be at her son’s expense.

there's much more...needless to say,i've written a rebuttal-I'll post it if they publish it.
feel free to write your own-we are in the minority in Ellis County.

[YouthInAsia]

1. There's no use trying to reason with these pple. They are beyond

reason.

[Inland]

2. Yeah, how come you don't appreciate your son as much as they do?

And why are your hurting your son by rounding the numbers of dead and disliking Bush? Why can't you be as generous and loving to your son by understanding that he signed up and forget about the reasons why this war is idiotic in its conception and tragic in its implementation? Shame, shame, shame. Go Bush!

[babylonsister]

3. I'd tell the asshole that as soon as he finds a source with

legitimate numbers, you'd be sure to include them but since we're getting fuzzy math at best from this admin, it's not possible. And your opinions of this admin have absolutely nothing to do with your son.
At the very least constipated! :hug:

[wtmusic]

4. It's his feelings which are at your son's expense

Tell Everett to get his ass over there and carry a pack for your son, if he really wants to "thank" him (How did I know Everett has "other priorities"?) :eyes:

[MadMaddie]

5. So I guess his solution is to not report that soldiers are dying

in a foreign land...if they were dying on military bases and in the US....I suppose they shouldn't be reported either....

You keep on sending in your letters....more people are paying attention...

[Kerrytravelers]

6. It seems that a lot of flustering and back peddling in a sad attempt

to make his insane vote for * seem justified. Clearly, his "leader" is sinking with the ship that is our invasion of Iraq and the destruction of civil rights in this country. And clearly, this is just semantics and boo-hooing because the fact is, there are multiple causalities for an unjustified invasion and that, indeed, there have been countless people over the past several years call rummy incompetent (the latest round is just 6) and any American, no matter if they currently have family in Iraq or not, has a right to dissent against their government. I bet when Clinton was bombing he was all for supporting the troops but not the president and no bombs for Monica. Bet he leaves that out of his little LTTE.



Feel free to use as you wish.

[porphyrian]

7. Send him a bran muffin already.

What a tool.

[Junkdrawer]

8. Let me get this straight...saying 2376 US dead is OK, but 2,300+ is bad...

:crazy:

[uppityperson]

9. Dang it all, start talking about those .23431 of people who have died

quite using round numbers, start talking about those people who died 1/3 of the way, or are 97% dead. I mean, really. Or does she mean round numbers like 0 and 3 and 6 and 9 and 8. Start using 1 and 4 and 7 more since they aren't round.

Is she talking military coup with this quote? "Of course, there is always the chance that some crazy person will start the action, but I believe our military is ready for that."

On the other hand, ignore her, sounds like she has no idea of having a son in danger.

[w8liftinglady]

10. the end of my letter

I know that citizens like Mr. King,who have nothing to lose,and who have sacrificed NOTHING are very casual with their approach to this war.Do some research,Mr King.Look up depleted uranium,white phosphorus,and the antimalarial drugs they are shooting these soldiers up with.How dare you accuse me of compromising my son's welfare.What have YOU done for him,other than criticize me?Show me how well this war is going,Mr King,and what sacrifice you and your family have paid for this noble cause.

[annabanana]

11. lotta god damn nerve...

It is unmitigated gall to have him imply that your feelings would somehow be at odds with your son's best interests...I marvel at your restraint!

[w8liftinglady]

12. this is emblematic of how these neocons"support the troops"

[0007]

13. Waxahachie folks are very ignorant......they'll come around after

its to late. No doubt about it!

[w8liftinglady]

14. Thanks everybody-

for being so supportive.I have a tough skin....except when it comes to my kids.:grouphug:

[Tsiyu]

15. Mr. Observations is just Mr. Rightwing Bullcrap

"He made the choice to join up, so fuck him. He should have KNOWN they weren't going to greet him with rose petals and candy. He should have expected not to be issued proper body armour or vehicles.

Once a soldier, he is a toy our Fearles Leader should be able to play with on a whim and to place in harm's way when we want a tax cut and cheap oil! For crying out loud, why should you care about anyone dumb enough to enlist?

So what if they're maimed and killed and suffering? Who gives a damn? God loves Dumbya more than your stupid kid, so shut up already."

:sarcasm:

Why don't they just come out and say what they really mean? That they are heartless bastards who can't bring themselves to feel empathy for anyone but their Lord and Savior Boooooschhhhhhh.