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Gan
11-25-2005, 10:51 AM
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) -- The mother of a fallen soldier whose vigil against the war in Iraq outside President Bush's ranch returned to Texas, saying she is "heartbroken" that the troops are not home.

When Cindy Sheehan arrived at the Waco airport Thursday, three dozen supporters erupted into cheers and tears and grabbed her for lengthy embraces. Before they whisked her back to Crawford, the group chanted, "Stop the war! Bring them home now!"

"I feel happy to be back here with all my friends ... but I'm heartbroken that we have to be here again," said Sheehan, who hoped to arrive earlier in the week, but was delayed by a family emergency. "We will keep pressing and we won't give up until our troops are brought home."

Sheehan asked protesters to return to Crawford this week during Bush's family Thanksgiving gathering. She was unknown when she set up camp outside Bush's ranch during his August vacation, but as the vigil drew thousands, she attracted national attention.

Friday, Sheehan's itinerary included attending a dedication of a garden at the Crawford Peace House in honor of her 24-year-old son, Casey, who died in Iraq last year. An anti-war rally was scheduled at a downtown park Saturday.

A few miles away in a field beside the main road leading to Bush's ranch, a Bush supporter set up camp Thursday with a tent and signs saying "A Noble Cause" showing pictures of smiling Iraqi children.

The war protesters' camp this week is at the same 1-acre private lot that a landowner let them use in August when Sheehan's original campsite became too crowded. The grassy lot is about a mile from Bush's ranch.

Before Sheehan's arrival, more than 100 protesters at the camp ate a traditional Iraqi meal for Thanksgiving -- salmon, lentils, rice with almonds and a salad of parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers and bulgur wheat. They said they wanted to call attention to the innocent Iraqi victims in addition to the more than 2,100 U.S. soldiers killed since the war began in March 2003.

"It's significant because the people of Iraq are suffering under our occupation, and for people in America it's business as usual stuffing themselves on fat turkeys," said Tammara Rosenleaf, whose husband is an Army soldier to be deployed in a few weeks.

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By far my favorite quote of the article.

"It's significant because the people of Iraq are suffering under our occupation, and for people in America it's business as usual stuffing themselves on fat turkeys," said Tammara Rosenleaf, whose husband is an Army soldier to be deployed in a few weeks.

Maybe after the troops do come home she could hire out to other nations, and be a protestor of fortune (POF).


:banghead:

xtc
11-25-2005, 10:58 AM
I have sympathy for anyone who has lost a son in this war. Personally I think it is pointless (I know others disagree).

However I think we are responsible for this mess in Iraq and I think it would be irresponsible if we left now. Despite the fact I was vehemently against invading Iraq, now I must deal with the fact that we are there.

CIndy Sheehan has the right to voice her opinion and the right to protest. I do agree with her that most Americans are enjoying a nice Thanksgiving while the Iraqis are living in a war zone.

Gan
11-25-2005, 11:07 AM
Almost every day in this region for centuries past has been like a war zone compared to what we live in.

Criticizing the people in the US for getting fat on turkey while those in Iraq are suffering is a stupid analagy.

We have heard Sheehan's message, we understand her motivations and her passions. Just becuse she has no one to share her Thanksgiving dinner with does not mean she should go camp out on someone else's doorstep and ruin their family gathering.

Under any other circumstance this would be classified as stalking and a restraining order would have been issued.

xtc
11-25-2005, 11:35 AM
Originally posted by Ganalon
Almost every day in this region for centuries past has been like a war zone compared to what we live in.

true


Criticizing the people in the US for getting fat on turkey while those in Iraq are suffering is a stupid analagy.

I think she is commenting on the average citizens apathy which upsets many.


Just becuse she has no one to share her Thanksgiving dinner with does not mean she should go camp out on someone else's doorstep and ruin their family gathering.

This is beneath you. The poor lost her son in Iraq. When you accepting the Presidency you accept that you will be a lighting rod for criticism 24/7, 365 days of the year. At least Bush has his children to celebrate Thanksgiving with and lets be honest Cindy Sheehan won't affect Bush's Thanksgiving one iota.


Under any other circumstance this would be classified as stalking and a restraining order would have been issued.

She hasn't approached the President personally so I doubt stalking would apply. I am guessing that as a public figure you are expected to accept more or every paparazzi in the world would be charged with stalking.

[Edited on 11-25-2005 by xtc]