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To: Red Heeler who wrote (504)	1/13/2004 3:20:14 AM
From: Red Heeler	Respond to of 1347

Why Is My Son Being Sent To Iraq? Unable to understand the mission in Iraq, a father who is a military veteran asks why is my son being sent to that war? I have heard all of the arguments against my beliefs, and been called many things, among them unpatriotic. They don't take into account, or choose to ignore that, when called, I served my country in the Army from 1972 to 1975. I was one of the lucky ones. I received orders for duty in Vietnam, only to have those orders rescinded because our government was pulling soldiers out by then. I have been told I should be proud of my son, the implication being that I am not. I could not be more proud of him. I am proud of the man my son has grown up to be. I am proud of the deep sense of humanity and humility he possesses in his heart. I am proud of his devotion to his family, and his unwavering sense of humor. And I am proud that he saw fit to join the National Guard, answering the call of his state and country, as every able American should. But I am not proud of my government asking him to do something I do not believe in. interventionmag.com