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To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (616309)	9/1/2004 9:53:08 PM
From: Thomas A Watson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Soldier in Iraq Tells Convention Protesters Capt. Ron Hayes in Iraq sent us his response to protesters at the GOP convention who want to "Bring our Boys Home!" It has been interesting to follow the news reports from the Republican National Convention, to include the protests in New York by 10s of thousands of people. I am all for standing up for what you believe, which should include voicing your opinions against wars and against presidents, if that is your calling. But, it really makes me mad when I see people with signs that say things like, "Bring our Boys Home!" There have been several pictures published of protesters carrying flag-draped coffins, and carrying these types of signs. I have news for you. The soldiers in Iraq, and Afghanistan do not want your sentiment, or your voice that would have the lives of those already lost dishonored by not finishing the job. Regardless of how you feel about why we went to war, America made a commitment. It's time we see the job through to fruition. Lack of resolve by many U.S. citizens is the main reason for a lack of trust on the part of those being liberated. Iraqi citizens are waiting for our resolve to crumble, and see us depart before adequate Iraqi security is established. Al Qaida does not have to beat America in a fight in order to win, they just have to get us to go home. Ask yourself, what would happen to Iraq, if America were to take your misguided advice and went home before finishing the job? So, put down your coffin ... put down your sign, and have some American resolve to finish the job we started. We have brought the fight to those who wish to bring the fight to American soil, and we are making great progress. Security is not yet established, and we all hope to come home when a free, safe, and productive Iraq has been established. I sincerely thank all of you who have supported the soldiers and have recognized that Americans are not the only people on this planet that are entitled to a safe place to live, a good school for boys and girls, or even a clean water supply. The mainstream people of Iraq truly do appreciate America, and hope we stick around until the job is finished. Their lives depend on it! Thank you for all of your continued support! Captain Ron Hayes 2nd BN 147th FA South Dakota Army National Guard Cedar II, Iraq

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (616309)	9/1/2004 11:37:55 PM
From: Wayners	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

The war in Iraq is over. Its been over in my mind ever since Saddam was captured alive. That was a feat in itself. But you're going to say but U.S. soldiers are still dying. Well when did the War in Europe end? Wasn't it May, 8th 1945, not 1948? Thats what I learned in school. Then maybe you can explain to me why if the War in Europe ended in 1945, why 6000 more US servicemen were killed in Germany by guerilla's bombs for three more years? I served my time in the military and was on active duty during the first Gulf War, and also in a Seabee battalion for many years in the 1990s. The battalion I joined was called up during the Gulf War, so I very well knew the risks of joining and it didn't stop me. By the way, my original comments were based on a military officer's comments I read today who is in Iraq and is determined to see the job through. He chastised the ant-war crowds in New York city for sending the wrong message to the Iraqi people who are skeptical of the US meaning what it says.