Pat Tillman's Mother on McChrystal: I Told You So
By Mary Tillman, Los Angeles Times
08 August 2010
Mary Tillman speaks on Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal and his role in covering up the truth about her son's death.
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After McChrystal was forced to step down in June, I was contacted by several reporters and asked to give my thoughts about McChrystal, but I declined to comment. I hadn't read the piece in its entirety, so it seemed inappropriate to respond. Now, though, I have read and thought about the article. Obama clearly had no choice but to relieve McChrystal of his command. But how sad that the president and Congress didn't properly scrutinize the general a year ago.
People have asked, "Why is Pat so special that so much attention is given to his death"? I understand that question. Thousands of soldiers and Marines have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many of their families have also been lied to, yet those deaths have not received the attention Pat's did. And Pat's death continues to be in the news.
Pat's story initially became news because he was well known for having played in the NFL. The government used his fame to create propaganda for the war. Pat is not more important or special than any of the others who have fought in these wars, but the truth of what happened to Pat - and to every soldier who has died - is important.
The truth shines a light on systematic corruption, incompetence and lack of accountability in the military and in government.Over the last five years, the Pentagon and Congress have had numerous opportunities to hold accountable those responsible for the coverup of Pat's death. Each time they've failed.
The government didn't just lie to us; it lied to a nation.more:
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