[Fresh Wind]

Interesting. The AP toned down the original report, and purged it of the "clash" word. The original version is here:

Bush Supporters Clash With Anti-War Activists

[basil]

"I don't support the war, but I support my sons," she said. "I simply want them to come home."

That statement makes absolutely no sense. How is she supporting her sons, who obviously chose to do what they are doing, if she's whinning about wanting them to come home?

[CMAC51]

Those comments enraged Sheehan supporter Dee Ann Heath, who said she has two sons serving in Iraq and another preparing to leave. "I don't support the war, but I support my sons," she said. "I simply want them to come home."

This woman exhibits the same defect as Cindy Sheehan. Their sons demonstrate selfless commitment to country that is worthy of praise and honor. Casey Sheehan made the ultimate selfless sacrifice. The mothers are displaying the ultimate selfish attitude. To them, right, wrong, good and bad don't matter, it is all about "I want...".

[cookcounty]

I have a son in Iraq (his 3rd time), and I wish I had the freedom to rrun off to Crawford for a few days, but some of us have to keep the economy running. I wish them well, but everyone has to be aware: After Cindy Sheehan's 127 hours of MSM TV coverage (or whatever it is), these parents will get 3 minutes.

If you have a kid in Iraq and support the troops' mission, you are despised. If, however, you openly attack the President or the mission, the reporters will crawl on hands and knees through the gravel for 100 miles to grovel and kiss your butt.

[Albion Wilde]

"I don't support the war, but I support my sons," she said. "I simply want them to come home." Some women think their children belong to them, forever. Others know their children never belong to them, but to God, and He will do with them as He will.

[Coleus]

any rallies on the east?