White House. And she is sobbing uncontrollably. And she is asking Why's. Her only son was a soldier and stationed in Iraq. And he died in the line of duty. And his dear mother, standing in front of the White House with a high steel fence erected between her and the President's home. And she looks on at the White House with teary eyes and her face filled with grief and the feeling of loss. Doesn't this picture tear your heart? I just saw this scene in a Michael Moore film.
2006-06-14 18:53:59 · 14 answers · asked by bongcs 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
that image is truly heartbreaking ,,, as is the image of the mother in iraq who lost a son ,,,
what we all have to remember patriotism is not something reserved for americans ,,, the men and women that lay their lives down for their countries r all patriots and believe in their government ,,,
of course i am an american and i want all of our soldiers to return home to us safely ,,, i'm just saying that i think we should all consider humanity itself ,,,
we should remember that our own government invaded another country and LIED to US AMERICANS about the weapons of mass destruction ,,,
as far as the comment on Muslems ,,, 'sighing' ,,, this is america where EVERYONE has religious freedom ,,, is that not what we r fighting for? ,,,
FREEDOM?
2006-06-14 19:23:12 · answer #1 · answered by just_a1979 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sorry - for her loss, but not mad at the President if that's what you mean.
Pride - for the son, for his unwavering faithfulness and dedication to his country. For his patriotism, strength, and his wisdom, knowing that this country will not stay free, if not for people like him.
Frustration - that the mom is in front of the White House looking for someone to blame. When her son signed up, he knew the risk he took. He was proud to be an American soldier, and his mother should be proud too. She should bear her loss with the same grace and dignity that her son fought and died. He would want her to understand the value that he put on his service to our nation, and selflessness of his sacrifice that keeps her and the rest of us free.
I know that it hurts when anyone loses a child, but to take what he did - giving his life freely - and turning it into a political agenda is like spitting on what he did and dishonoring her sons intentions and service. Its dishonoring his life. I can't see doing that. No matter how much you hurt at the time. You have to honor the sons decisions and his life. She could do this by the acceptance of his choices... (again with grace and dignity.)
2006-06-14 19:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by savannah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Michael Moore is a big fat anti-American with such hatred of himself, that he's on a mission to make as many people as miserable as he is.
2. No one likes war, but the USA was attacked by insane terrorists that want the world to live in the 7th century:(
3. Freedom has a price, and unfortunately that price is human life.
4. Unless you want to wake up while a terrorist is cutting your throat, then I suggest you take the time to learn more about the enemy, and their agenda to convert the world population to the twisted Muslim faith, and murder all those that are infidels.
2006-06-14 19:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Yes it does hurt my heart, But I do feel some other emotions besides this woman's pain,anger and sadness. Personally I also see hope(I know...) as if maybe these deaths will cease and we can all see our wrongs and rights. I see this woman looking into the eyes of her fallen son and remembering the good times- His laughs and smiles, The times he would get hurt and find comfort in his mother' arms, How proud she was he got that A+ on his test. Soon the pain will turn to a dull numbness and all her thoughts will be of those times, and how proud she is of her son for doing what he believed in to his death.
2006-06-14 19:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by angelbaby_1223 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes me very sad. It even makes me teary eyed. I can picture a middle aged woman standing there with a look of sarrow and sadness that is so real to many people. I feel bad for everybody who has ever lost any one in the line of duty. I know a few people who are in the army and it scares me everytime they get stationed some place, i'm afraid I'll never see them again. i pray to God to watch over them and keep them safe they are always in my heart and thoughts.
2006-06-14 19:02:09 · answer #5 · answered by stiffy05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Picturing the woman at the fence, I suppose that she is crying to the person responsible for sending her son to his death. She whats the president to see that what he has done has torn her heart out. She wants him to have a face to go with the soldiers being killed .
2006-06-14 20:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly from when I was in the service children who are the sole child of a family and especially a son are NOT sent to the battlefront, ever. Any ex-military out there that can confirm that for me as I have been out for 25 years???
Well, I was wrong....see below
In 1948, in order to safeguard the only remaining sons of families that had lost other children during World War II, the United States passed a law that exempted sole surviving sons from the draft. This exemption applied only when one or more children (sons or daughters) from the family had already died or been killed during military service. In 1964 this law was modified to extend the exemption to sons who were the only surviving male offspring of fathers who had died as a result of military service, and at the same time the exemption was altered to apply only to peacetime drafts. This law was modified again in 1971 to extend the exemption to any son (not necessarily the only surviving son) whose father or brother (or sister) had died in military service.
So, to clear up the misunderstandings, note that:
* You are not exempt from military service simply because you are an only child or an only son. You are exempt only if one of your siblings or parents (mothers are now included as well) has died as a result of military service.
* You do not have to be a sole remaining son to meet this requirement - the exemption applies to all remaining sons from qualified families.
* This exemption is not in effect during wartime.
2006-06-14 19:04:38 · answer #7 · answered by B. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether the scene was crafted or not, it speaks to a reality of sorrow over such a death. Don't overlook that.
2006-06-14 19:02:13 · answer #8 · answered by energeticthinker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. So does the mother in Iraq crying over her dead family.
He'll pay for his crimes one way or another, whether he believes in karma or god or texas law. Bush's murder count grows every day.
2006-06-14 19:00:34 · answer #9 · answered by deaner123654 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its said, yeah
but would someone really go to Washington DC to cry in front of the white house, that wouldnt get anything done
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2006-06-14 18:59:52 · answer #10 · answered by 0110010100 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋