19 Year Old Soldier killed in Iraq - Democratic Underground

BOSSHOG

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Thu Apr-27-06 08:57 AM
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19 Year Old Soldier killed in Iraq

The Soldier from Falls River Massacusetts was killed last Saturday when an explosive device blew up near his vehicle. Four Soldiers were killed, the oldest 29, the youngest 19.

How many of today's 16 and 17 year olds will die in Iraq in the near future because "conservatives" in this country support a monster who has no integrity, no compassion and absolutely no fucking idea what he is doing? Every time you read a report of Americans dying in Iraq or pass by a Gas Station think of those who voted for george bush. Think Hard.

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AtomicKitten

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Thu Apr-27-06 08:58 AM
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1. My son is 19.

I can barely wrap my brain around this.

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rockymountaindem

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Thu Apr-27-06 09:31 AM
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5. I *am* 19

and I have the same problem. I've noticed that war seemed a lot cooler back when I was a kid and it seemed like something that older, more competant people did. Now, in this situation, it's all pretty mind-blowing.

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Doctor_J

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Thu Apr-27-06 09:16 AM
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2. I guarantee you this much, Boss

none of those who die will be related to any of the so-called representatives who voted for this debacle. It's hard to describe how much I hate Smirk and his cult right now.

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Supersedeas

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Thu Apr-27-06 04:33 PM
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9. it is just so senseless

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joeprogressive

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Thu Apr-27-06 09:24 AM
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3. You bring up a good point

We should be talking to 16 year olds now b/c they will be able to vote in the '08 presidential election. Tell them that their vote could determine their own lifespan.

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Doctor_J

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Thu Apr-27-06 09:25 AM
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4. Hoo-boy

that would spin the election prognosticators out of control. I like it.

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RethugAssKicker

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Thu Apr-27-06 09:33 AM
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6. I will never forgive Republicans for their unabashed

support for this murderous massacre taking place in Iraq.

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wicket

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Thu Apr-27-06 09:35 AM
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7. Fall River???

Oh god, I've got a lot of friends there, I'll have to see if anyone knows him. 19 freakin' years old :cry:

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guidod

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Thu Apr-27-06 10:32 AM
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8. I watch the death of our troops

very closely and I always cringe when I see they are 19, 20, or 21. They've had no chance to experience life, very sad and wrong. :-( :grr:

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