Posts for October 9th, 2006

A Marine’s letter in the din of Iraq

Been doing my normal trolling of the blogs, I came upon this letter at the Fighting 29th (this is a blog based in Rochester, NY focusing on the NY-29 seat). In reading this letter, I was surprised and intrigued by the content, honesty and bravery I read within. I have never been a supporter of the war in Iraq - prior to the invasion, I used to argue with my Israeli family members about the “domino effect” if could have in terms of building up further anti-American resentment. I have watched the talking heads and read the blogs, but this was a letter that spoke with a poignancy and honesty that reminded me of why should stand by the fighting men and women of the US Military.

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