Posted on 09/21/2004 3:22:13 PM PDT by reformed_dem
First of all let me say I am sorry if this letter will offend any of you but it is heavy on my heart and has been for quite a while so please forgive me if my opinion offends any of you.
As the Mother of a Marine now fighting DAILY in Iraq I have to tell you how I feel and why the thought of Kerry getting elected frightens me beyond anyone's imagination. I am a Mother, and President Bush is our son's Commander in Chief. Some of you may disagree but I for one believe President Bush is doing a good job. How many of you could make the decisions he's made yet some of you judge him for those tough decisions. Do not believe for one minute that he enjoys putting any of our military in harms way.
Senator Kerry has taken away many things from our military and in my opinion has not been very supportive of them and it is those decisions Kerry has made in the past that makes it worse for our military. When I hear someone, ANYONE, say, "we just need to bring them all home" it feels like a knife in my heart. It feels that way because Larry and I both believe our son and all the others there are fighting for a good cause and a reason. We believe in what they do and what they are there for.
You can come up with all the reasons you want about why they shouldn't be there but that's really beside the point. The point is they ARE there and they need our support and prayers. I already know Mom's who have lost their sons in this war and to tell them that they died for no reason or that our son and my many friend's son put their life on the line each day for nothing is ridiculous. When I hear Senator Kerry speak this is what I hear. I am afraid if he was to get elected my son as well as all our military that is already over there will be in much more danger then they already are.
Also I would like to share a good point a Marine in the same unit as my son, 2/5 said during a news interview shortly before leaving for Iraq. They asked him about the upcoming election. He said well I feel if Bush wins we pretty much already know what our future holds. But, if Kerry wins who knows what might happen. He said, I'm scheduled to be in Iraq for seven months, if Kerry wins he has already talked about not sending anymore troops to Iraq. So does that mean I will end up having to stay even longer then my usual tour?
When I as A Mother heard this on the news my heart sank because that thought never came to me. Our son Luke will be in Iraq until April so does this mean OUR son will NOT get to come home for who knows how long if Kerry should get elected if his plan is to NOT send any new troops. Who will take the place of the Marines and other military already there? I have to say I pray daily that President Bush will win this upcoming election and I will admit I'm not an extremely political person but I just know that as a Mother the thought of Senator Kerry being our son's Commander in Chief makes me cringe. I have to say I do NOT feel he is the right man for the job. I do feel I have some right to speak my mind since our son is in the Marines and he is after all one of many fighting for OUR freedom.
Before you even think it, do not believe that this war has NOTHING to do with OUR freedom because it does. How would any of you feel if this war was happening on our own soil here in the USA? Can any of you honestly say or believe you do not feel these people are terrorists? If given the chance these terrorists have and will do as much harm as they possibly can. Let's not forget 9-11.
Please, as the Mother of a Marine I cannot recommend strongly enough that you vote for President BUSH. Feel free to pass along this letter to anyone you wish. Thank you, and please continue to pray for our troops.
Sincerely, xxxxxxx
My hubby is now home from Iraq after being gone 15mos....there are many here on FR who shares her fears and feels her pain(sorry)...we at FR would welcome her with open arms...FR saved my sanity for 15mos...tell her to come here and get involved.
I will let you know, I almost had to arm wrestle my husband to keep my "Military Families for Bush" bumper sticker. LOL How do we get more of those bumper stickers?
I had to get a Bush 04 sticker to appease him.
Wow. He must be with Luke then. God bless him too.
Daniel is in Weapons Co....Camp Hurricane Point in Ramadi
Do you know which Co. Luke is with?
check your mail.
Thanks you for posting this message. As a former Marine please convey my deepest respect to your friend, and thank her for both her sacrifice and that of her family. Thank her for putting aside her fear and seeing the situation in Iraq for what it is: the battle of Good versus Evil. Her sons and the thousands like him are fighting for the freedom God intended all of us to have. Having a son away at war is no easy matter, and our hearts and prayers are with her. May God's Blessing be upon your friend, her family, and her son.
I know. I followed in the Daily Dose. Glad Mike is home.
Golf 2/5 near Ramadi.
My nephew just spent a total of 12 months over there and all you can do is pray. The happiest day of my life was when my brother called and say Justin was on his way home. It's tough but everyone of my friends were supportive and it brought my extended family closer together....
I think the phrase "Convert or die" about sums up the radical side's idea.
And remember you did not hear it on the Democrat Party network: SeeBS, et al.
I know what you mean. I am so happy for my son but will continue to pray for all the young men and women fighting the good fight in light of all the nay-sayers. Justin is a great example of America's freedom fighters. I am glad he is home safe for all your family.
Does someone sell this "Military Families for Bush" Bumper Sticker on the net?
Not that I know of. They have been donated to the Maine Military Families for Bush coalition.
My grandson is starting his second tour there, and I agree with her 100%. I pray that President Bush wins again.
I think this great lady will get almost 100% support from Freepers. Having adopted a soldier of my own, I feel like I have a son over there.
I wept when he told me that a mortar landed close to him and didn't go off. I was a wreck that entire day, imagine the emotions if I was his real biological mom. They need prayers too.
I recommend everybody adopt a soldier and be their best friend and supporter.
If anyone needs to adopt, please freepmail me.
Even though Komrade Kerry was in the Navy, he ran with the hate the military crowd after the war and voted against the military every chance he got, I can't trust this man a single heartbeat of being in control of the world's most potent armed force.He would convert it to the World's most impotent force.
I think this great lady will get almost 100% support from Freepers. Having adopted a soldier of my own, I feel like I have a son over there.
I wept when he told me that a mortar landed close to him and didn't go off. I was a wreck that entire day, imagine the emotions if I was his real biological mom. They need prayers too.
I recommend everybody adopt a soldier and be their best friend and supporter.
If anyone needs to adopt, please freepmail me.
Tell her we are proud of her son and proud of her, she must be a great mom.
I never thought of it that way either.
God Bless this soldier, all soldiers, this family and all families of our military.
Oh, and Kerry is a useful idiot.
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