[Vision2020] Grenade attack

thansen@moscow.com thansen@moscow.com
Tue, 25 Mar 2003 01:17:42 GMT


I definitely stand by my comments, unshaken and unfettered.

Pro Patria,

Tom Hansen
SFC, USA (Retired)

> An American soldier (never mind his faith) has been stressed beyond his
> ability to withstand it.  It is one of the sorrowful and sad realities of
> putting good men and women in harm's way and is part of the cost of War.  
> 
> Mr. Douglas certainly has the right to exercise his right of free speech and
> try and make political or religious hay from this event.  It does however
> dimish the value, in my eyes, of anything else he might have to say on the
> issue.
> 
> The ethics of this war have been debated loud and long in this forum and I
> hope that debate continues as this is the hallmark of a free society.
> However, making jokes at the expense of those on the sharp end of the stick,
> in my opinion, shows a lack of respect for them and their sacrifices.  I
> would hope that in the future, all of us would take the time to consider
> what we say and how it might affect those who have loved ones, friends and
> family carrying out their duty as best they see fit to their country.
> 
> Mark Rounds.
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> At 11:47 AM 3/24/2003 -0800, Douglas wrote:
> >Visionaries,
> >
> >The grenade attack over the weekend in Kuwait has led to the detainment of 
> >a suspect, an American Muslim soldier. The news media reports that 
> >authorities are still baffled over the apparent lack of a motive. But in 
> >the meantime, because we cannot afford any more attacks like this, we need 
> >to call upon our military authorities in the Gulf region to conduct a 
> >serious review of all Methodist and Southern Baptist personnel, followed up 
> >with intense questioning as necessary.
> >
> >Cordially,
> >
> >Douglas Wilson
> >
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