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To: Lee'sGhost
"I have no doubt that the story of her shooting Iraqis and fighting to the end is true -- but HOW do they know that? Everyone with her was either killed or captured."

Reports I read are that the military had heard of her exploits from Iraqis prior to her recovery. Unconfirmed, but it seems that the Iraqis were surprised and impressed by her actions. In time, we'll gain a beter understanding of the accuracy of that report.

To all who argue over whether she qualifies as a hero or not, it would help to understand the true dfinition of hero rather than a perceived definition of the word. From the Merriam-Webster dictionary...

Main Entry: he·ro
Pronunciation: 'hir-(")O, 'hE-(")rO
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural heroes
Etymology: Latin heros, from Greek hErOs
Date: 14th century
1 a : a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b : an illustrious warrior c : a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d : one that shows great courage
2 a : the principal male character in a literary or dramatic work b : the central figure in an event, period, or movement
3 plural usually heros : SUBMARINE 2
4 : an object of extreme admiration and devotion : IDOL

She qualifies at least in part unser 2b, and 4 as a hero. So do Michael Jordan, Eminem, and many others. She is the central figure in a POW recovery, and the central figure of great debate right now. There are many who admire her and idolize her right now. She has told family that she wants to finish her term of service in the military. This is a very tough young woman, blessed to be from rural America where values and families are still strong. Her close family and close community in her upbringing gave her the foundation that helped to make her strong. Solid genetics probably helped, too. Hell, I'm male, wear size 15 shoes and a size 14 ring. Big, powerful, and I admire her and see her as something of a role model. She has come through a personal hell, yet after her ordeal, she still feels a sense of responsibility to serve her country. I don't give a damn what anyone says, she is literally a hero by definiton. The people who were involved in her rescue are each and every one heroes as well. We may never know their names, and they may never get the recognition they deserve. For that, I am sorry, but I believe that Jessica deserves nothing but support. The experience she has been through is something many of us here could not and would not have weathered as well. I doubt they were giving her anything for pain, and I doubt she was allowed to lay quietly on a nice soft bed during her time as a POW. Two broken legs, a broken arm, at least one gunshot wound, and from talk radio last night possibly a stab wound as well. And minimal, if any medical care. Regardless of personal opinions over the validity of women in combat, she was there, she did her job, she got something a lot worse than a lousy t-shirt, and she's not ready to quit. If you cannot respect her for that, and if you still want to argue peripheral issues, then you may have a problem that needs professional or divine help.
685 posted on 04/03/2003 6:55:06 AM PST by alkiburki
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To: alkiburki
If you can't see how your emotion-laden gushing is helping to advance the dangerous and sick feminazi agenda, you are blind beyond all hope.
686 posted on 04/03/2003 6:57:20 AM PST by Kevin Curry
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To: alkiburki
I am not in favor of women in the military, but to all you said: Amen! V's wife.
690 posted on 04/03/2003 7:03:11 AM PST by ventana
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To: alkiburki
Thanks.
722 posted on 04/03/2003 11:02:31 AM PST by Lee'sGhost (Crom!)
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