The stories about the loons accosting local school children for food, water, bathrooms, etc. are unfortunately very true. Parents in the area have some very real concerns about the safety of their schoolchildren. Local traffic is blocked, the idiots are leaving trash and worse everywhere, and costing county taxpayers a ton of money. Cindy has attracted some extremely weird people.
Here are some emails area residents sent to the local CBS affiliate in the last few days. Goes to show the prevailing local mood and how extremely unpopular Cindy and her cause are in this area. I eliminated two because we don't agree with their kind, lol:
"If the e-mails News Ten has received from area residents are any indication, there are plenty of people in Central Texas who would like the anti-war protesters gathered near the President’s ranch to pack up and go home.
But there have been some expressions of support, as well. Here’s a current sampling of the latest e-mails received about the protest. They appear in the order they were received (earlier e-mails appear below)
MOST RECENT E-MAILS: (Through Friday 08/26/05)
'I think that if Cindy Sheehan and the Michael Moore's of America had been around during World War II I would not have a Texas accent but be speaking German or Japanese. We have to remember that the support of the soldiers of "The Greatest Generation", men like my father, a World War II veteran, are the reason that Cindy and Michael can do what they do. Men and women have died so they can have their "free speech" in English, or any other language they wish to speak.'
What Cindy is doing is aiding the terrorist. She should be arrested as a traitor. Her Son volunteered he wasn't drafted. I have had three sons and a daughter in the military, plus a Grandfather, Father and a husband who gave 27 1/2 years, for our country in good times and bad times, I am so proud of them. Cindy is looking for trouble. Get over it, go back home and be thankful you have a safe place to go to. Enough is enough.
'I appreciate the fact that Cindy Sheehan has lost her son. She does have the right to protest and express her beliefs. The problem I have with this is the lack of respect she has for the rights of the residents of Crawford. The protest is infringing on their very right to live and commute to work. She needs to give up and go home. Her son no doubt was very proud to be a part of the Armed forces. It was his choice to join and serve his country. There is no draft in place they only take volunteers. Cindy Sheehan and her supporters are saying that it is an unjust and unnecessary war. Our forces are helping to liberate a country from a tyrant just as the French helped us during the Revolutionary War. What if the French had not come to our aide during our time of need? Cindy Sheehan would not even have the rights she has today. I am truly sorry for her loss but to disrespect the decisions made by so many proud American Soldiers who volunteered to protect freedom and a Democratic way of life is a crime.'
'I think that this woman is suffering from post partum stress. Yeah she lost a son, but so has almost two thousand mothers. But in my opinion she is dishonoring her son’s memory. Does she not know that her son swore an oath to obey all orders given by Pres. Bush whether his mommy agrees or not. He was over the age of 18 and able to decide for himself, and he did. Cindy go home and get some rest, you need it. Thank you for your time and God bless America.'
'I'm not sure how I feel about the war in Iraq. I do fully support the Armed Forces of the United States. I served 24 years so that people like Sheehan can voice their opinion. However I resent these wackos coming from California, Massachusetts and Illinois to demonstrate here in Texas. There are more and more weirdoes coming too, Joan Baez last weekend, Al Sharpton this coming weekend. Who's next, Sheehan, Jane Fonda?'
I can't believe that we have another woman stirring up trouble again! My husband is a Vietnam Veteran and he is not complaining about his country nor the duty and time served as an American to go to the aid of someone in need of help. He is almost 62 years old and he would serve again if called. He has seen other countries and he is thankful to be an American and to live in this country in peace. Peace comes with a sacrifice and a price. He has paid some of the sacrifice. I do have feelings of sorrow of ALL the ones that have fallen and are still serving. Freedom is not to be taken lightly. There are a lot of people in Iraq that yearn for this great Freedom of Life. Our great men and women that are serving with the attitude of helping to give this to these people are to be respected and honored. Our servicemen are not the ones that are picketing and bickering. Not all decisions are to be agreed upon by everyone. But I do wonder that if she had set up camp in her own front lawn that SHE would not be getting this much attention. Prayer is the one thing that heals the broken heart, not hatred. Her son joined knowing the risks. He didn't run and I am very proud of him for serving to help to free others and to help keep freedom alive in this country for me and my family. I and a lot of others have not walked in her shoes, but she has not walked in mine or a lot of others. There is a saying, "The family that prays together stays together". We all need to pray for our country and ALL of our leaders and people. I am thankful we have a President of our country, and that we see other leaders, that goes to God in prayer for guidance for their countries, citizens and all others in the world. A LOT of us have not walked in those shoes of heavy burden.
'It seems that Cindy Sheehan is mourning the loss of her son, not celebrating his life. He willingly signed up for the Army & Cindy was probably in the stands at his boot camp graduation and by his side before he was deployed. She is focused on the date of his death, not the what the dash between his birth & death represents. Life goes on, she can cry tears of sorrow that he's gone, or tears of joy that he was here.'
'Am I the only person who thinks this whole "Camp Cindy" situation is by far ridiculous? Shouldn't people have a little more respect for our president and his family during their "vacation" which has recently turned to a huge headache for everyone in central Texas? Ms. Sheehan, we all sympathize with you over the loss of your son, but would meeting with the president AGAIN really change or help things that much? I do not speak for everyone but I do speak for several people in Groesbeck when I say you and your supporters have worn out your welcome. Please leave take your followers with you.'
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My older brother retired to Georgetown about five years ago. What a great town and area.
I loved your post! I'm a little late to the Crawford party, but two flat tires in 24 hours sorta had me tied up! (Don't ask. I need to keep my blood pressure from boiling over, but they were TWO flat tires on TWO brand new tires.)
Anyway, I couldn't agree more with the words you posted.
As Rush said a week or so, "the poor woman, she's having a nervous breakdown in the middle of Texas" and there's no one to grab her and take her the heck home.
I feel for her. I really do. I visit the wounded at Walter Reed and I can't tell you how many of the fmaily members I've wound up ministering to - as they experience the shock of seeing their brother/husband/Daddy without an arm, a leg, an eye, or some of the all of the above, for the first time. It isn't easy. They, to my mind, are as brace as those who have come without a piece of themselves, courtesy of the those damn IED's.
But gees, will someone gag Cindy, tell her the Left is using her, and get her the heck outta town?
Her 15 minutes were up, 16 long days ago.