hypocrisy

I was stunned this morning while watching the debate among the Republican candidates for president. I'll admit I only saw most of it,  not all. The participants crawled all over each other in their claims to be more PRO LIFE than the others. Of course they were dealing with the abortion issue.

But most of the candidates, in dealing with the Iraq war, seemed to be supporting a PRO DEATH policy. There is much "support the troops" and "war on terror"  rhetoric, but this fails to recognize that our troops have died for an unnecessary,  poorly conceived and miserably executed strategy that has promoterd rather than diminished the future of terrorism. The deaths and severe wounds continue as they speak.

And what about the deaths of innocent Iraq citizens that continue? Is it true that our "war on terror" has killed more civilians than were  so tragically slaughtered here on 9/11? I would like to see the figures.

Choose life. Plan NOW to bring our troops home soon.

Ancient Mariner

Comments

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I like your blog, because of the historical sweep of your perspective (almost 90 years!), and the fact that you served in the Pacific theatre of WWII (Leyte, etc.). Both undervalued. Thanks for your views.

[joared]

I was attracted to your blog from the review at Ronni Bennett's "Time Goes By." Had a famly member a few years your junior in WWII's Pacific theatre. Thank you for being part of that military group who made it possible for our country to continue to exist as a free nation.