DON'T PISS OFF A GOLD STAR MOTHER
We can talk all we want about if the 'surge' is working or not. We're not there.
But I am a mother, and I listen when other mothers talk - out of their grief and pain. It's sickening to hear that some believe these mothers are "pawns for the Defeat-o-Crats" or "being used by the Cut & Run-ners." Smear. All Smear.
The U.S. military is one entity. When we went into Iraq it was like hitting a ball of mercury - beads EVERYWHERE. Different factions, different areas, all fighting each other and us. How are we supposed to contain that? How are we supposed to conquer that? We can't. We need to decide on a sane plan to get our overstretched military home and stop feeding the Bush Crime Family's Oil Lust & War Mongering.
Now.
From IddybudJournal:
The Gold Star mother of Travis Youngblood is angry that his memory has been used by certain prominent Republicans in the ad I've posted above in order to perpetuate the Iraq war.
I am Travis Youngblood's mother, and I was not contacted in any way shape or form regarding this video. So don't think that just because his widow decides to use his image that it has been endorsed by his entire family. I would never in a million years have consented to this.and...
The fact that this video was even made, says a lot about the organization behind it. That they would use a grieving widow to further their political agenda is propaganda of the worst kind. There is nothing further to be gained by keeping our troops in Iraq. They should be withdrawn as quickly as possible. I would not want any more mothers, widows, fathers, brothers, sisters to experience the pains that we have been through.This is the way I see it. This is the bottom line for me.and.....
Whenever I talked to Travis on the phone, or received an email from him, he always said, don't watch CNN. They don't tell you the truth. I refuse to dismiss the good things our troops have done in Iraq. And to say they haven't is a lie. But the time has come for them to come home. It is not defeat. It is just the simple fact that there is nothing more they can do.and..
Thank you JMlawyer. At least there is at least one person here who can look beyond there own agenda and see the man featured here. Travis was a loving father, husband, friend, son, and was awaiting the birth of his daughter when he was taken from us. Laura has been through a lot, and her love for Travis is all consuming. I respect her right to free speech, and I respect our servicemen and women. Travis keeps good company in Arlington. But let no more die in this godforsaken place. Please.(See Debbi4873's comments under the video ad on YouTube.)
Pretty powerful words.
Travis' mother has her own tribute video up at YouTube for her Travis.
And this new video from another Gold Star Mother: BRING THEM HOME AND DON'T BE FOOLED AGAIN
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