A close friend and co-worker's son is being shipped off to Iraq

We'll call him "Bud". He joined the National guard last year because he felt he needed to do something for the community at large, and he also got conned by a recruiter (IMHO). But the other day, they told him next month he is shipping out and his "mission" will be to protect contractors who are rebuilding the Iraqi infrastructure.

The problem is, where he is going is only a few miles from the Iranian border. Neither he nor I believe he will be protecting "contractors". What is worse is his Mom is fighting lung cancer, so the stress on both of them is unfathomable.

Why must this misAdministration continue to lie to the American public, and send it's children to protect it's financial interests and not the interests of it's Citizens.


For those of you who believe in Prayer, please say one for my friend and her son, and the rest, please try and send good vibes that he may return safely.

my prayers, my vibes, and the candles on my altar will continue until all are out of harm's way.

I posted a request for vet help info a few months ago for an acquaintence's son who was discharged after a couple Iraq tours, due to PTSD. The local business his parents owned has been shut down, I think they moved across the country to be near him and help him. They went from flaggie waving people to confused to pissed off folks.

Best of luck to your friend, the son, all the family.

God bless both mother and son and all who serve.
Prayers sent up.

The Military is a great thing for most people, but you have to know you are protecting America, not illegally invading other Countries, and guarding Contractors that are looting The US Treasury in no-bid contracts..

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This kid should not be sentenced to war for naivety and ignorance.

I am so sorry. It is awful.

The majorities silence is deafening.

is going to iraq in september. he's in colorado now training. he's a medic.

you're right...how could ANYBODY have predicted this might happen?

How silly of us to worry about him.:eyes:

when joining a military that is currently fighting on two fronts.

However, worrying about him is to be expected.

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By the way, Baghdad is only about 70 miles from Iran...people don't think about that very much it seems.

check into a hardship discharge since his mom has lung cancer. Chances are he may be able to get out to help take care of her.

my nephew is on his 3rd tour right now, no fing idea when he's coming home.

probably inconceivable.

I hope his time there is quiet and he gets home with peace of mind and safely. Sorry about his mom.