Gary Qualls speaks out (posted with a barf alert attached)

Camp Casey blog ^ | August 20, 2005 | Thaddeus DeJesus

[Zacs Mom]

The following is a post on a camp-sheehan blog which contains a letter to sheehan from the father of fallen hero, Marine Lance Cpl. Louis Qualls, (the soldier for who the Pro-Bush camp in Crawford was named). The post states that Mr. Qualls read this letter at a rally on Saturday. (disclaimer - This is a pro-sheehan blog so, of course, there is a lot of their BS spewed all it....hence the Barf Alert)

[Zacs Mom]

Gary Qualls speaks out
By Thaddeus DeJesus | August 20, 2005, 09:45 PM

On Saturday, Gary Qualls issued a letter to Cindy Sheehan. Qualls, whose son, Marine Lance Cpl. Louis Qualls, was killed in the battle for Fallujah, has taken exception to the use of his son’s name in a makeshift memorial created by peace activists at Sheehan’s Camp Casey near President Bush’s ranch.

Next week, Fort Qualls will have a grand opening as a counter-protest site in downtown Crawford.

The following is an unedited version of Qualls’ letter, which he read at a rally Saturday.

Cindy Sheehan,

I stand before you, your group of protesters, your unjust and unethical supporters. I also am a parent of a Fallen Hero, Lance Corporal Louis W. Qualls. I repossessed my son’s name and cross from your display, and I have informed you publicly to never use my son’s name for your unjust and political agendas. I publicly asked you and your followers to cease this activity, and to respect our Fallen Hero’s [sic], and honor them as they deserve. Our Fallen Hero’s [sic] gave their lives for this great country, for the people of Iraq, for all people that wish for freedom, and for the world, and they have earned our due respect and honor. All of our volunteers that serve in our military service have done so own [sic] their own accord. They have put their lives on the line for our ways of life, freedom and freedoms of speech. I have had phone calls and have heard from other parents of our Fallen Hero’s [sic] that are across this great nation, on radio stations, expressing their discontent on the use of their sons’ and daughters’ names on your cross display and for your political agenda. These great families are ashamed of you, your protests, and what you are trying to accomplish. You have not ever asked any great hero’s [sic] families for permission to use their fallen hero and family names. How dare you bring your pitiful and unjust protest into my back yard of Texas, and into the front yard of President George W. Bush.

Cindy Sheehan, you do have your right to protest and express your feelings. But you also have the duty and responsibilities as an American to use and set proper examples of honor and trust within this great nation, especially when using our fallen hero’s [sic] names.

America and the world has witnessed and watched you express what you want. But you have also shown that you do not know how to express the difference between what you want and what “We the People” truly need. War is not a pretty sight and always carries a loss of lives. But we Americans stand as a combined nation of all nationalities worldwide, and are known throughout this world as “We the People.” For you, Cindy Sheehan, have started an unethical protest within our nation, and in my backyard, the great state of Texas. We have seen and we have heard your unpatriotic voice long enough. “We the People” are starting to stand up and speak against you and your self-centered interests and pitiful perverted followers.

I am just an average man. I, myself, provided 28 years of service to our federal government and military. My son, Louis, was just starting his career when he gave his life to save his fellow brethren and the people of Iraq, our country, as well as the world. My youngest son, 16 years old, also wishes to serve our country. I will not stand in his way of his freedom to do so. I have been a single parent, dad, and father for most my sons [sic] lives. God blessed me with two great son’s [sic], and I have only one left. But if it takes the sacrifice of myself and my whole family to see to the security and health and well fair [sic] of The United States of America, and the world, then so be it!

Cindy Sheehan, as Americans and citizens of The United States of America, we all know that we cannot afford to just sit around and wait to loose [sic] another 3,000, or another 3,000, or another 3,000 innocent people from terrorism and terrorists. All families that have lost loved ones in this war and prior wars grieve with you and your loss, as well as myself, and all others. We all know that it is a price to be paid, for Freedom is Not Free! It has come time for all of us to put away our differences, and everyone in this great nation to stand up, One Nation Under God, and Indivisible, to fight for Liberty and Justice for All! I myself, and all decent standing Americans, do Pledge Allegiance to our Flag, and The United States of America.

I am personally asking senators and Congress to put away your self-centered agenda and to start working together as a unified people [sic] and representatives of our people, for we are at a state of war, and need better unity from all leaders of this country, The United States of America.

Cindy Sheehan, it is also time for you to go back home to the rest of your family. This should be your first priority as a parent and a mother. Honor your responsibilities and go back home.

God Bless America, God Bless President George W. Bush.

Father of a fallen hero,
Gary W. Qualls

In addition to the above, there is this follow up ("Time for a debate?") which reads:

Time for a debate?
By Thaddeus DeJesus | August 20, 2005, 09:48 PM

Besides his open letter to Cindy Sheehan delivered aloud Saturday (see related post), Gary Qualls challenged the still-absent anti-war protester to a debate on the issues behind the war in Iraq. Here’s a verbatim list of debate topics Qualls would like to discuss with Ms. Sheehan upon her return to Central Texas.

America is not worth fighting for.
President Bush is a terrorist and a liar.
Iraq had no intentions of mass destruction.
Soldiers should pull out before the job is finished.
Peace at any price.
Our soldiers are dying in vain.
Freedom is free.
Names of soldiers can be used on crosses without their families’ permission.
God/Jesus teaches us to not defend our families and our country. Ex. 9/11.
God’s law and truth is not what the Holy Bible says.
Jesus was only a prophet and not God’s son.
Anything goes in life if we think it so and it feels good.

No word yet on whether any debate will actually take place, but the challenge is certainly out there. Stay tuned.

[vpintheak]

This is great. Has it been picked up by the MSM?

[Mo1]

No word yet on whether any debate will actually take place, but the challenge is certainly out there. Stay tuned

I can't wait to see that debate

[Alia]

Dear Mr. Qualls,

I honor your challenge to Camp Casey. I stand with you.

Honor!

...Alia

[God luvs America]

thanks for posting so I didn't have to click on..

[Smartass]

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[Valin]

I too would love to see this, BUT her handlers will never allow it to happen.

[La Enchiladita]

This man, Gary Qualls, is a great American. God bless the life and the memory of his son Louis.

[Valin]

Did you ping me? :-)

[StarCMC]

IMNSHO it completely stinks that Qualls had to go get the cross with his son's name on it. What a bi*** to use the name of someone without their permission. What about the left's "Not in my name" disclaimer? I guess, like everything with them, it only works if it's for them, right? And from what I've read in other places, Mr. Quall's sons name has been placed on another cross at Camp Casey. UGH!!!

[Army Air Corps]

You need to do something to lend "pep" to your pings. ;-)

If she received the letter, she'd dismiss it as some kind of "Zionist Conspiracy" or something equally goofy.

[F14 Pilot]

PING ping PING

[D-fendr]

Mother Sheehan has already responded: She refused to debate with those who disagree with her.

Yeppers. That's what she said.

[Smartass]

Bear in mind, the left will do anything to bring President Bush down, even at the expense of our troops and country. They, including Windy-Cindy, have lost their moral compass, along with values. Listening to her rant and blather makes my blood boil. The worst of the worst is connected with her. She sold her a$$ and soul to the devil, becaue anyone that cheers for the enemy, is the enemy!!!

[Valin]

Bear in mind, the left will do anything to bring President Bush down, even at the expense of our troops and country.

That's because for many/most(?) on the left don't REALLY understand that we are at war.
I've said before and I'll say it again, "I don't understand these people".

[Smartass]

American people are being insulated and misinformed of the goals and objectives of Wahhabism and their terrorist ties. Our government is being to polite and PC about it. On the other hand, the UK is addressing it, and no doubt, they will come down on them even harder. Meanwhile, we're being fed garbage by the lieBerals, ACLU PCism, MSM presstitutes and DNC. This struggle with world wide terrorism is still in it's infancy, and will get more intense in the months ahead. It's going to be a battle not only in the field, but here at home!!!

[Valin]

Then it's up to us (FReepers) to get the word out. All I know is when ever the opertunity presents its self I try to set the record straight. I must admit sometimes I'm a little...forceful. I don't suffer fools well...or for long.

[Zacs Mom]

Something I find interesting this blog is that it is hosted at http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/sheehan/index.html

Now a blog with a url that is www.wacotrib.com would lead a person to think that http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs © 2005 Cox Texas Newspapers, L.P. - The Waco Tribune-Herald is hosting blogs, but that doesn't appear to be the case...in fact, it appears that this pro-sheehan Camp Casey blog is the only blog The Waco Tribune-Herald is hosting!

What's up with that???

[Army Air Corps]

Maybe the owner or editor is sympathetic with Sheehan's oddball worldview.