An Apology to the Iraqi People (Barf Alert --- American Medic apologies?)

islamonline ^ | 1/12/2004 (old but still being used) | Larry E. Park

[bedolido]

This is an apology to the Iraqi people from a hospital medic who cared for some of the most severely injured men, women, children, and babies from both sides of the Vietnam conflict.

I held the dead of war in my arms and I understand war’s catastrophic toll in the present and the impact it will have on future generations.

This is my personal sobering apology, and it may or may not reflect some of the feelings of the other 49 percent of Americans who voted against unjustified aggression.

I feel shame and outrage when I watch on TV and read reports of unimaginable acts against humanity in Iraq. You are witnessing these horrific acts of violence and human debasement up close, which is probably filling your heart with hate and anger towards Americans. I’m sorry and I understand.

I feel shame that I did not raise my voice in dissent prior to this horrific conflict between cultures. I survived Vietnam with full understanding of what a guerilla war means and the futility of large, noisy, highly visible armies attempting to subjugate citizens by force instead of winning hearts and minds over to a more positive pursuit of happiness.

[bedolido]

I realize it's an old article (if I read the date correctly) but this propoganda is STILL being used against us.

[The Teen Conservative]

BARF!

[Puppage]

I held the dead of war in my arms and I understand war’s catastrophic toll in the present and the impact it will have on future generations.

Did ya hold the tens of thousands of MURDERED by SADDAM in your filthy arms, too?

Where was your outrage then doc, hmm?

[darkwing104]

I guess he's a fan of Mass Graves, Torture, Rape Rooms and the killing of children by terrorists...Sounds like he'll has a promising career at the UN.

[ReadyNow]

Another person feeling outrage. Maybe it's something in the American diet, but outrage seems to be the emotion of the 21st century.

[bedolido]

I just realized as I looked at the other articles at the site this date is formatted incorrectly. I should be 12/01/2004. They must put the day first as in the US military.

[Montfort]

I did not read the linked article. Did he include the line about Ghengis Khan?

[Tortenboxer]

Did ya hold the tens of thousands of MURDERED by SADDAM in your filthy arms, too?

There was no outrage when Saddam murdered MILLIONS during the Iraq vs. Iran war, because he was the GOOD GUY then.

[sandviper]

Larry E. Park I agree with you and it such a shame your ignored. With your dedication I suggest you give this a try

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[eccentric]

This is NOT a Vietnam style war. He needs to go visit Iraq. The U.S. isn't using carpet bombing, napalm, etc.

My husband was a medic instructor in Fort Sam 1977-86. I like to think better of those he taught.

[cavereric]

The writer:
Larry E. Park
TheDreamer@OceansRest.com

[MinstrelBoy]

At what about the acts against humanity that the terrorists are committing?