Last week I posted a thread about how long this war is going to continue.. I thought it time everyone knew there will be no big troop pull-out, maybe a small one at some point and time, but the truth of the matter is that this occupation will continue for at least 20 years....
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=969423&mesg_id=969423Unless you are the loved one of someone who has served in this war, you have no complete understanding about the feelings involved... I am one of the lucky mothers whose son returned in one piece, but that is not to say that next time out will be the same.. With each time he returns, he increases his chances of getting maimed or killed...
The year my Son was in Iraq was the longest of my life... I worried so much, my hair started to fall out and to this day, it has not grown back.. That is a small sacrifice on my part.. My son does not want to go back and if he wants my help, I shall give it to him... Whatever he decides, I am behind him. I love him and I can't force him to stay or to run....
To say I know what Cindy Sheehan has been through would be a farce, my son breathes, her son does not.. She did what many mothers have not had the courage to do, and that was bring attention to the blood being shed for war profiteers. I wished I had as much courage in my whole body as Cindy does in her little finger. I am ashamed I have not posted before this to commend Cindy for all of her efforts. I see a brilliant, courageous, woman who took on the most powerful machine in this country and had a profound effect on the people of this country... I only wish my health was good enough, I would blaze the trail with her, I do feel that strongly about it.
Cindy is an amazing woman who did the only thing she could to rage against the machine... How many of us can claim the same? Not me, I am ashamed I have not done more.
Whatever you decide to do Cindy, I support you 100%... Ignore the foul comments of those who only try to destroy a person who has more honor in her spit, than those who call her names... They are sad people who have nothing in life but misery and meaness....
Cindy, you are my hero and nobody can ever change that about you.....