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A Journey That Ended in Anguish
ZNet - Woods Hole,MA,USSA
Col. Ted Westhusing, a military ethicist who
volunteered to go to Iraq, was upset by what he saw.
His apparent suicide raises questions.
... He was a deeply faithful Christian in a graduate
program of professional skeptics ... the ethics of
war, focusing on examples of military honor from
Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee ... http://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=15&ItemID=9312
2005: Stories that slipped by
Tiger Weekly
Three words: drama, drama, drama! In the course of the
past few months, seemingly insurmountable obstacles
and heated debates have taken center stage in Baton
Rouge. From Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to the
Confederate Flag to the CCCC drink special proposal,
the controversy never stops. http://www.tigerweekly.com/story.php?iidart=1372
__________________ Thea
No one has permission to use any material from any of my posts on any CWT forum, the archives, or any other forum without my express written permission.
No recruiters allowed, they spit on the military at every opportunity... I realy don't want my tax dollars supporting that kind of... agenda.
I'm glad I know as many people as I do who have been to or are in Iraq... a pity the media is so fond of ignoring any kind of good news.
"How is honor possible in a war like the one in Iraq?" I wish the author would bother to ask some of the men and women who have actually been there. It would be a refreshing change and they might actually find that out.
__________________ Shane Christen
American Legion Post 352
SUVCW Camp Abernethy# 48
Lifetime NRA member
3rd MN VI
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Eccl 1:18
__________________ 'It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag'
Rest assured, not all of us college students follow this academic folly. Had my father's reserve been activated, i might not be here typing this. Some of us do respect the military and the freedoms their blood has paid for. As for Colonel Westhusing, unfortunately in a fight against an enemy who seeks not to merely conquer, but destroy civilization as we know it, all we can do is weed out the bad apples, in order for those who are honorable to continue the job.
Last edited by milhistbuff1; 12-15-2005 at 01:32 PM.
No recruiters allowed, they spit on the military at every opportunity... I realy don't want my tax dollars supporting that kind of... agenda.
I'm glad I know as many people as I do who have been to or are in Iraq... a pity the media is so fond of ignoring any kind of good news.
"How is honor possible in a war like the one in Iraq?" I wish the author would bother to ask some of the men and women who have actually been there. It would be a refreshing change and they might actually find that out.
Just had a friend return from a years service in Mosul. He told me quite a different story than what the newsies are reporting.
__________________ F. S. Powers
Union Ancersor: Pvt Arnuah Norton, 60th Ohio. (G-G-G Grandfather) Died at Salisbury NC, November 3, 1864
Confederate Ancestors: Captain Thomas A. Morrow, 29th Texas Cavalry (G-G-G- Uncle) and 2LT George W. Morrow, 31st Texas Cavalry (G-G-G Grandfather). Both survived the war
Just had a friend return from a years service in Mosul. He told me quite a different story than what the newsies are reporting.
Isn't that a fact... My best friends little brother blew the door to Sadaams Sons place and was involved in that little firefight. He's been to both locales several times now. A recruiter who was in on blowing in the gates of Baghdad... and cruising the main drag at 55 in an M1A1. An acquintance is a crew chief on a Spec Ops Helo and has just gone back for his fourth tour over there. A man I trained is going back again, first time he was at Baghdad International. A deceased friend spent three mos reading, unlocking, decrypting Computer files from Iraqi military computers printing out thousands of pages of documents. Three young men I know have gone or are there now. Another is a civilian contractor in Afghanistan, he's been there since the Taliban gave in the ghost. I could go on... but the one thing in common they all have is a very distinct belief that we are doing the right thing and that we are winning. The only way we'll lose is if the cowards in the media suceed in convincing the American people that we lost, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
I will salute those in harms way and hold in utter contempt those who write about them w/out talking w/ them.
__________________ Shane Christen
American Legion Post 352
SUVCW Camp Abernethy# 48
Lifetime NRA member
3rd MN VI
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Eccl 1:18
I think the only place we get anything close to fair reporting is the Fox News Channel. They at least attempt to tell some of the good things happening in Iraq. The mainstream media outlets, or CNN? Forget it.
Regards,
John W.
__________________ Ancestors in CSA Army: 51st VA, 54th VA, 45th VA, 50th VA, 24th VA
__________________ I never knew a man who wished to be himself a slave. Consider if you know any good thing that no man desires for himself. A. Lincoln
I just talked to another person who just got back. He told me about an attack on his patrol in which he almost got it. He lost four friends over there, but told me the work he was doing was worth the cost that is being paid. Funny, you don't hear that on CNN.
My own service was a cakewalk compared to what those kids are going through. They have earned my eternal gratitude.
The person mentioned in my earlier post is a Major in the US Army Medical Corps.
__________________ F. S. Powers
Union Ancersor: Pvt Arnuah Norton, 60th Ohio. (G-G-G Grandfather) Died at Salisbury NC, November 3, 1864
Confederate Ancestors: Captain Thomas A. Morrow, 29th Texas Cavalry (G-G-G- Uncle) and 2LT George W. Morrow, 31st Texas Cavalry (G-G-G Grandfather). Both survived the war
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