Her son was over 18. He made his own decisions for his own life. I have two young sons, and an active duty military spouse who is set to deploy in the next 6 months. My husbands' mother calls me alot, and she is very upset about his next deployment. My father-in-law is disgusted with the Bush administration and clearly states "we are there for the oil." My husband respects the parents who love him and raised him, but politically, they do not agree. I told my mother in law just yesterday to stop pre-worrying about the upcoming deployment.
I know this woman will never get over the loss of her son. I don't think any parent can. But, bottom line, his death is the fault of the person who killed him.
I admire your courage.
>>
Her son was over 18. He made his own decisions for his own life.
<<
That's what I loved about Farenheit 911. Michael Moore running around asking Republicans if they would send their "child" to fight in Iraq, as though there were legions of six-year-olds roaming the desert looking for asses to kick.
Military service is voluntary and the staggering majority of those who serve do so proudly and honorably -- by choice.