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August 23, 2006
Is There A Difference Between The Two? You Bet.
It seems anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan is recovering from a hysterectomy today. That kind of surgury is often traumatic and the recovery sometimes complicated. I honestly hope that she makes a full and complete recovery. Not being the type of person who wishes anyone harm, I'm sincere in that wish. I think she's wrong, not evil and worthy of punishment via complications.
This of course, brings speculation on whether or not she will follow through with her visit to our fair city. Given the fact that there are a couple of counter protests planned in support of the President, combined with her recovery, might lead her to choose to avoid the area. I doubt it, but I'll float it out there.
It should be noted that the news broke today that Defense Secretary Rumsfeld will be joining the President and Secretary Rice on his visit. -ed
Leading one of the support rallys is a most extraordinary women who, while writing this email to the Tribune, got the notification that her son, a Marine, had perished in Iraq. Her story is here.
I heard her this morning on the Bob Lonsberry show (the audio of the show is here) and I have to tell you I was inspired by this woman's strength.
There truly is a difference between these two women. One chooses to recognize and be proud of the choices her son made. To honor him by standing with a strong back in support of the cause he chose commit, and ultimately lose, his life to. That does not mean the loss is any less; it just means she has chosen to assuage the grief with pride and support.
The other has chosen the path of blame and despair. I cannot help but feel that type of reaction is a selfish one. It's not about the son; his life, his choices, his contributions. It's about blaming someone for her loss, for the things she will miss.
Is there a difference? Yep.
The grief of losing a child is something that I have not had to experience and I cannot imagine what it is like, but I hope that all things being equal, I would honor my son and not focus on me. Would I be sad? Absolutely. Would I be proud? Absolutely.
Posted by Jonathan at August 23, 2006 2:54 PM
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Really a great post! What courage this Marine Mom has.
Posted by: Guy at August 24, 2006 8:11 PM
You should have heard her, Guy. This woman is so strong and so proud of her son. It was inspirational.
Posted by: Jonathan at August 24, 2006 8:22 PM
I believe what Cindy Sheehan feels is 'righteous indignation'. She is proud of what her son chose to do. If you've ever listened to her, she is EXTREMELY proud of what he did because he believed that the leaders of his country would NEVER lie to him and would NEVER lead him into an unjust conflict. She is proud of him for standing up for what he believed in. She is outraged that he was lied to and his goodness was used against him to essentially kill him.
Posted by: Randi at August 29, 2006 2:59 PM