Does Cindy Sheehan really think her protests make a difference?

Question

Seriously...and with her being so deceptive in buying property in Crawford, TX...who would want to be a part of that?

She should really be ashamed of herself for using the death of her son to advance her political agenda.

She got me talking, but it makes me even more convinced to the side opposite of hers. She's doing nothing but damage to her point of view and those who share it.

Lost a child or not, her saying the President is a bigger terrorist than the actual terrorists is not responsible. Also, speaking of "judging" what do you think she's doing when she makes statements like the ones I just mentioned?

Answer 1

I think she was just trying to make a spectacle of herself. Some people don't feel complete without a cause. I don't think anyone paid any attention to her, at least I know I didn't. I agree, she should be ashamed of herself. Is that what her son would have wanted? He was proud of his military service, so much so that he re-enlisted when the war began. He obviously either a) Just wanted to fight (which I doubt) or b) believed in the cause enough to risk his life for it. Maybe she should have concentrated on honoring her son's memory a little more and pitching a little hissy fit just a little less. War is an ugly, but necessary thing. There is not one service man or woman who doesn't realize that the outcome of their job could be death. Most military people are very proud of their country, very proud of the fact that they are protecting our freedom. Why in the world, if her son was so proud of what he had accomplished, would she be so outspoken against it? I'm sure it's the grief talking, but did she ever stop to think that she was belittling her son's entire existence by her ranting?

Answer 2

All she did was prove that protesting is a waste of time. Are we out of Iraq? No. Did her protests make the pain of losing her son go away? No. Is she a moron? Yes. And to let you guys know, if 52 percent of the nation started protesting the same thing it would make 0 difference until the upcoming election. See, thats how you change government, elections not protests.

Oh, and just to let you know there are more republicans in the military than there are liberals. Just look at how the military voted in the last election...overwhelmingly for Bush. If that isn't proof enough, I am a Republican and am in the Army. So I think it is best to ignore stereotypes like chickenhawks.

Answer 3

Lets try to look a this from her point of view. She is obviously a very insecure person. She is homely and not very bright. She was targeted by the lefties who have made her queen for a day. She's going to lap up all she can. I don't even know if she realizes or even cares how used she has been. The life insurance for a soldier must have gone up dramatically from when I was in the service for her to buy land and put a home on it. She is being financed by the left wing. She is not an American who can be trusted and she will never know peace.

Answer 4

She has guts something you sorely lack. It's easy to go with the majority but it takes a lot of guts to stand up for what you believe in. As far as being ashamed of herself for using her son's death to advance her political agenda. Has there ever been a more disgusting act then running around the White House with an injured vet who lost his legs because it is a great photo-op?

Answer 5

Her protests really do make a difference. Look at all the people who have been inspired by her to start theie own protests. If enough people challenge the government, they will have to listen eventually and she is inspiring more people to help.
She is not using the death of her son to advance her political agenda, she is trying to use it as an example to save other peoples children.
To the people who said that she isn't honoring her son's memory...what are you talking about? She started a program to honor the soldiers who have died and help their mother's to cope. She is supporting the troops a lot...she's trying to save them by bringing them home. If someone is willing to fight for their country even if it means giving their life, then that's very brave and I admire them. But wouldn't it be even better if they didn't have to?

Answer 6

I don't know how I feel about Cindy Sheehan and the things she is doing. I haven't lost a son in a ridiculous war brought on by the deceptive efforts of a man who seems to view himself a demagogue. I would imagine it much akin to someone who lost a child to a drunk driver and committed themselves to doing what they could to affect laws pertaining to DWI's, or someone who lost their child to a child molester and committed themselves to seeing things like the amber alert system put in place. Believe it or not there are people who were against those things too. But like I said, I don't know how I would react not having lost a child myself. How about you? How did you react when you lost your child? What? You don't have a son or daughter that's been sent over there? Well then, go figure....

Answer 7

They do to America soldiers and their families. This is something the chicken hawk Neocons wouldn't know anything about since they have avoided the military and taxes this Republicans administration period. Neocons don't serve in the military or serve their own Country the sissy's...Treating people like trash over their sons and families deaths is the end of your political rein.

Answer 8

That is exactly what she is doing. Just look at all of the press and TV coverage she is getting. And every time she is shown she is smiling, laughing, and having a good time. She sure knows how to Honor her son who is a real hero. She is pathetic and is a puppet for the damnocratic party

Answer 9

I'm certain she feels that way. How unusual that you would chastise her for using the death of one individual to further a political agenda while out the other side of your mouth you praise King George for using the deaths of thousands to further a political agenda. Let's not forget that the majority of US military members that died did so after King George declared "Mission accomplished!"

Know how to aggravate a Conservative?

Think for yourself!

Answer 10

The Left has gone way over the edge. These people who refuse to support their country in a time of war should go live with the enemy

Answer 11

She probably doesn't think they make a difference, she just hopes they do.

I'm not saying I'm a fan of hers, but it's really not up to us to judge her. She lost a son, she's sad and bitter and enraged. Unless you've lost a child to a war based on lies, you won't know how she feels.