I'm Tired

[brnidokiegurl 0]

I'm Tired

Two weeks ago, as I was starting my sixth month of duty in Iraq, I was forced to return to the USA for surgery for an injury I sustained prior to my deployment. With luck, I'll return to Iraq to finish my tour.

I left Baghdad and a war that has every indication that we are winning, to return to a demoralized country much like the one I returned to in 1971 after my tour in Vietnam. Maybe it's because I'll turn 60 years old in just four months, but I'm tired:

I'm tired of spineless politicians, both Democrat and Republican who lack the courage, fortitude, and character to see these difficult tasks through.

I'm tired of the hypocrisy of politicians who want to rewrite history when the going gets tough.

I'm tired of the disingenuous clamor from those that claim they 'Support the Troops' by wanting them to 'Cut and Run' before victory is achieved.

I'm tired of a mainstream media that can only focus on car bombs and casualty reports because they are too afraid to leave the safety of their hotels to report on the courage and success our brave men and women are having on the battlefield.

I'm tired that so many Americans think you can rebuild a dictatorship into a democracy over night.

I'm tired that so many ignore the bravery of the Iraqi people to go to the voting booth and freely elect a Constitution and soon a permanent Parliament.

I'm tired of the so called 'Elite Left' that prolongs this war by giving aid and comfort to our enemy, just as they did during the Vietnam War.

I'm tired of antiwar protesters showing up at the funerals of our fallen soldiers. A family who's loved ones gave their life in a just and noble cause, only to be cruelly tormented on the funeral day by cowardly protesters is beyond shameful.

I'm tired that my generation, the Baby Boom -- Vietnam generation, who have such a weak backbone that they can't stomach seeing the difficult tasks through to victory.

I'm tired that some are more concerned about the treatment of captives than they are the slaughter and beheading of our citizens and allies.

I'm tired that when we find mass graves it is seldom reported by the press, but mistreat a prisoner and it is front page news.

Mostly, I'm tired that the people of this great nation didn't learn from history that there is no substitute for Victory.

Sincerely,

Joe Repya,

Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Army

101st Airborne Division

[almaty 19]

i can send a few opposite views from soldiers if you want ...

i saw allot of this type of information during the viet nam war too..

[GaryC 7]

Thank you very much for your service. I truly appreciate your sacrifice. I am also very tired of the spineless, shortsighted twits that only see the bad and ignore to good. Good luck to you.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Thank you very much for your service. I truly appreciate your sacrifice. I am also very tired of the spineless, shortsighted twits that only see the bad and ignore to good. Good luck to you.

:thumbs: :thumbs:

[Jenn! 918]

Sigh

[almaty 19]

Thank you very much for your service. I truly appreciate your sacrifice. I am also very tired of the spineless, shortsighted twits that only see the bad and ignore to good. Good luck to you.

i assume you are including those that served in iraq...not all wave the flag and praise bush

[GaryC 7]

Thank you very much for your service. I truly appreciate your sacrifice. I am also very tired of the spineless, shortsighted twits that only see the bad and ignore to good. Good luck to you.

i assume you are including those that served in iraq...not all wave the flag and praise bush

I am not going to start a fight in this mans thread. We owe him some respect.

[doodlebug 3]

I'm tired of my country putting it's nose in everyone else's business while overlooking the extreme poverty and hardship of its own.

Thank you very much for your service. I truly appreciate your sacrifice. I am also very tired of the spineless, shortsighted twits that only see the bad and ignore to good. Good luck to you.

i assume you are including those that served in iraq...not all wave the flag and praise bush

I am not going to start a fight in this mans thread. We owe him some respect.

It's not a man's thread. She posted a letter prolly from an email that is sent around by people.

[Jenn! 918]

Thank you very much for your service. I truly appreciate your sacrifice. I am also very tired of the spineless, shortsighted twits that only see the bad and ignore to good. Good luck to you.

i assume you are including those that served in iraq...not all wave the flag and praise bush

I am not going to start a fight in this mans thread. We owe him some respect.

He insulted a majority of Americans, but he deserves my respect? I think not.

[brnidokiegurl 0]

hey guys, i just received this as an email from a friend. I dont personally know this guy...not a matter to agree or disagree on here

[GaryC 7]

Thank you very much for your service. I truly appreciate your sacrifice. I am also very tired of the spineless, shortsighted twits that only see the bad and ignore to good. Good luck to you.

i assume you are including those that served in iraq...not all wave the flag and praise bush

I am not going to start a fight in this mans thread. We owe him some respect.

He insulted a majority of Americans, but he deserves my respect? I think not.

And a majority of Americans have insulted him. Sounds fair to me.

[Jenn! 918]

Thank you very much for your service. I truly appreciate your sacrifice. I am also very tired of the spineless, shortsighted twits that only see the bad and ignore to good. Good luck to you.

i assume you are including those that served in iraq...not all wave the flag and praise bush

I am not going to start a fight in this mans thread. We owe him some respect.

He insulted a majority of Americans, but he deserves my respect? I think not.

And a majority of Americans have insulted him. Sounds fair to me.

Yes it's fair. I don't see why I need to show him any respect when he has such disdain for me.

I pretty much disagree with everything he seems to stand for, and I'm sure he'd feel the same way about me.

Edited June 5, 2007 by jenn3539

[GaryC 7]

Thank you very much for your service. I truly appreciate your sacrifice. I am also very tired of the spineless, shortsighted twits that only see the bad and ignore to good. Good luck to you.

i assume you are including those that served in iraq...not all wave the flag and praise bush

I am not going to start a fight in this mans thread. We owe him some respect.

He insulted a majority of Americans, but he deserves my respect? I think not.

And a majority of Americans have insulted him. Sounds fair to me.

Yes it's fair. I don't see why I need to show him any respect when he has such disdain for me.

Because he has put his life on the line for his country. He didn't pick or choose his fight, he followed his orders. Whether you agree or disagree with the war he still deserves respect. Respect for him personally and respect for his opinion. If anyone in the country has a right to voice his views he does.

[Jenn! 918]

Because he has put his life on the line for his country. He didn't pick or choose his fight, he followed his orders. Whether you agree or disagree with the war he still deserves respect. Respect for him personally and respect for his opinion. If anyone in the country has a right to voice his views he does.

That means nothing to me, sorry.

[GaryC 7]

Because he has put his life on the line for his country. He didn't pick or choose his fight, he followed his orders. Whether you agree or disagree with the war he still deserves respect. Respect for him personally and respect for his opinion. If anyone in the country has a right to voice his views he does.

That means nothing to me, sorry.

Then your opinion means nothing to me, sorry.