What do you think about Pat Tillman's brother speaking out against the Iraq War??

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Updated: Oct. 21, 2006, 3:03 PM ET

Pat Tillman's brother Kevin speaks out against warAssociated Press

PHOENIX -- The brother of an NFL player who was killed in Afghanistan after quitting the team to join the U.S. Army Rangers has broken his silence.


What really happened when Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire in 2004? A three-part E-ticket investigation in July sought answers.
• Part 1: An Un-American Tragedy

• Part 2: Playing With Friendly Fire

• Part 3: Death of an American Ideal

Kevin Tillman, a former Army Ranger who served in Iraq and Afghanistan with his older brother, Pat Tillman, has remained silent since his brother's death in 2004. But this week, he wrote a scathing indictment of the war in Iraq, the Bush administration and American apathy.

"Somehow, the more soldiers that die, the more legitimate the illegal invasion becomes," Kevin wrote on Truthdig.com, which purchased his work.


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Answer 1

Anyone who wants to speak against the war should do so. Only Bush can't, because he has gotten himself into a corner and can't get out without admitting he was foolish.

Answer 2

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Pat Tillman's brother speaking out against the Iraq War"

One has absolutely nothing to do with the other, being Pat's brother in no way takes away is right to anything. He is entitled to his own opinion, his own occupation ("Kevin Tillman, a former Army Ranger" ), now that part is interesting, and he writes "Somehow, the more soldiers that die, the more legitimate the illegal invasion becomes," which is something that may be crossing the minds of a lot of us.

Personally,,,, I think I will give the guy a thumbs up

Answer 3

Tillman would not appreciate that he was killed by friendly fire. What that means is that we did not have the right number and mix of troops in the area where Tillman died.
If bush and company would have done something, anything right, the US would not have diluted our troop strength by preparing and attacking Iraq long before Afghanistan was settled. It was just another case of unprepared leaders in denial of their own ignorance.
Pat Tillman did not join the Special Forces to get killed by stupid little rich boys who where playing "Great Leaders are born not Made!" the tragedy just keeps going.

Answer 4

We cannot even presume to know how he feels. Speaking out is likely part of the grieving and healing. I also think Pat Tillman would not share his brothers views. As long as Kevin does not come totally unhinged like Cindy Sheehan and starts hanging out with the likes of Hugo Chavez he can say what he likes - his brother would want it that way

Answer 5

Like every other American that Pat Tillman was serving to preserving the right to speak freely, his brother is entitled to do so. It in no way dimenishes Pat's service and sacrifice. will Rogers was correct in stating that the politicians that start wars should be the ones fighting them.

Answer 6

I don't know .. I can only imagine that he is going through a lot with the loss of his brother.

But, I can't believe that his brother would agree with his views since Pat Tillman quit the NFL to go serve his country.

Answer 7

I'll tell you up front, I am totally not for this war. But Pat Tillman and his brother only joined the army for publicity. They wanted to go over there and "play soldier", then come back home like big-time heroes. They only went over there so that they could capitilize on the war. I'm talking book deal, movie, etc... I really don't feel sorry for either one of them.

Answer 8

I thought he spoke with insight and honesty.
He probably does know his own brother well enough to know how he might feel were he still alive. No one else could know him better.

He spoke of things that many "patriots" have believed all along. Any one brave enough to give voice to these beliefs is labeled un-patriotic or even unsupportive of the soldiers.
This is not true. One can support the soldiers and even admire their sacrifice in giving up the option to dissent when they enlist. That doesn't mean one must agree with the reasons our forces are fighting or turn a blind eye to the facts.

Answer 9

Hes entitled to his opinion on the war, its probably good for him to talk about it. He served as a Ranger alongside his brother who was killed while serving. I think he at least has been through enough to be able to speak his mind just as the rest of the American public is able to speak their minds.

Answer 10

Kevin Tillman served in Iraq and Afganistan. I guess he knows something from his experience that we, who have not been there, don't know, or understand.

Answer 11

I am sorry of his loss. but I am sure Pat Tillman would not agree. He is a real American, and I hope he is enjoying heaven very much