Monday, September 19, 2005
Iraq Casualties 1900 and Counting - Marine Lance Cpl Shane C. Swanberg among them
They made the Supreme Sacrifice....for what?
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According to data published by Iraq Casualties.org, on September 17th the number of dead American soldiers reached 1900. Small number if you compare it to Vietnam . One cannot, however, think that way---not if one has compassion for the bereaved families. To them every one of the dead meant more, much more than a name. They felt the pain, shed tears and continue to grieve.
Those of us who have not personally suffered a loss but oppose the war ask what are they dying for?
09/18/05 SEATTLEPOST: Kirkland Marine dies in attack in Iraq
Those of us who have not personally suffered a loss but oppose the war ask what are they dying for?
- Not to find and destroy WMD. That myth was exposed a long time ago but those who used it to start the war did not miss a beat.
- Establishing democrcy in Iraq. Balderdash. Just look at what is happening there. The internecine battle between the Shias and Sunnis shows no sign of ending anytime soon.
- Hardline Mullahs have gained prominence. Women's rights are in danger.
- The Kurds are likely to demand autonomy. Corruption is rampant. Our favored contractors are making money hands down. Known liars like Ahmed Chalabi (who had a role in selling the WMD story to our leaders) are in positions of power. Why not--remember George Tenet was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom! Of course, our leaders who swallowed the WMD story would have created it if the Iraqis did not give it to them for money and favors.
- Preventing growth of al Qaeda and terrorism in the Middle East? All accounts indicate that terrorist acts have increased since the beginning of the war.
