My sister's husband dead in Iraq - may Bush rot in hell.

[Winston]

Originally posted by Vince278
Let us continue to honour a fallen soldier, not air our political beliefs.

I agree, but the thread title seems to suggest otherwise...

[MrFun]

Winston -- any person who is traumatized by someone else's death is entitled to express their emotions anyway they want to as long as they are not hurting others.

[Ming]

Originally posted by MrFun
Winston -- any person who is traumatized by someone else's death is entitled to express their emotions anyway they want to as long as they are not hurting others.

I agree... however, while I can understand shawnmmcc venting his emotions, I would prefer if others don't continue to the political discussion in this thread. There are many other threads for that discussion.

shawnmmcc, my prayers are with you and your family.

[GhengisFarb™]

My condolences on your family's loss.

If your sister has ANY problems with anything she should contact her Federal Congressman or Senator.

Most people shy away from that but they are very good about getting their constiuents all their military entitlements.

My unit came back in April and we had a d@@m b@@@@@d of a General screw the whole unit out of a third of their pay. Our chain of command was too concerned over their careers to do squat and left us out to dry.

We got back home and five us went to every Congressman and Senator's office we had. Long story short, the Major who blew our issue off in our Battalion looks to be kicked out of the military and the General appears to be in some political hot water now.

All Congressmen and Senators have an aide who specializes in military matters and should be more than willing to help your family with any issues they may have.

[Dinner]

Re: Re: My sister's husband dead in Iraq - may Bush rot in hell.

Originally posted by Lars-E
I would vote for Bush...

Lars, are you sure you are a western European?

[SuperSneak]

My best to you and your brother in law's family. That is a very difficult situation. Stay strong for her and for him.


"Let men see, let them know, a real man, who lives as he was meant to live. "
Marcus Aurelius

[Spiffor]

My condoleances. May his memory and legacy live on...

[Kaak]

condolences to your sister, but you have no right to be angry with the admin, and neither does your sister. People in the armed forces do not get to choose the battles they fight, they do what they are told. Everyone knows that, and i'm sure he knew it when he signed up. His intentions were good, and I appluad his corageousness, but people in the military are paid to be soldiers and to fight who and when they are told.

[DanS]

He has every right to be angry at the administration, even if his arguments are without merit. Just let him say his piece.

[Ogie Oglethorpe]

Originally posted by MrFun
Winston -- any person who is traumatized by someone else's death is entitled to express their emotions anyway they want to as long as they are not hurting others.

[MrFun]

Originally posted by Kaak
condolences to your sister, but you have no right to be angry with the admin, and neither does your sister. People in the armed forces do not get to choose the battles they fight, they do what they are told. Everyone knows that, and i'm sure he knew it when he signed up. His intentions were good, and I appluad his corageousness, but people in the military are paid to be soldiers and to fight who and when they are told.

Can I say it one more time? We need to respect how anyone chooses to grieve.

[Winston]

The thread title isn't an expression of grief, it's a political statement.

We need fewer busybodies telling other people how to react to political statements.

[Ming]

Originally posted by Winston
The thread title isn't an expression of grief, it's a political statement.

We need fewer busybodies telling other people how to react to political statements.

Actually... IMHO, the thread title is an expression of grief, and I'm treating it as such. As I said in an earlier post, I respect his right to grieve however he wants. But, if others want to go beyond showing support and want to discuss the politics, they should take it to any of the other usually available threads. And that is not just a suggestion. Is that clear

[Winston]

Sure. I didn't go into politics, I gave my condolences early on.

But posters other than mods trying to police people's responses seemed a bit much.

Now that I have your ear Ming, could you tell me how long this thread is going to stay topped?

[Ming]

As long as we feel it is helping him with his grief. There is no time limit set on it. Death in a family is a terrible thing... It's the least we can do for one of our members.