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2007-09-12 Iraq

Two of Seven Soldiers Who Wrote 'NYT' Op-Ed Die in Iraq

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Posted by Sherry 2007-09-12 11:59|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 The accident in Iraq occurred when a cargo truck the men were riding in overturned.

As in past wars, vehicle roll-overs and non-combat fatalities are a constant nightmare for commanders in Iraq. Those who serve and pay the ultimate price in this manner were volunteers and remain heroes as well.

Posted by Besoeker 2007-09-12 13:00|| 2007-09-12 13:00|| Front Page Top

#2 Everyone is entitled to their opinion - free speech and all that. But I still have a problem with active duty/war zone bedded writing op-eds for any paper when there is such a delicate and important mission ongoing. Unit and force cohesion is more damn important than your opinion. The lack of that gets people killed accidently or on purpose. It begs sloppiness and lack of commitment. Sorry, but although they served and faced the devil, they were wrong for what they did.

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2007-09-12 14:02|| 2007-09-12 14:02|| Front Page Top

#3 The accident in Iraq occurred when a cargo truck the men were riding in overturned.

This could of happened in peacetime, I don't see the connection between their death and their anti-war stance.

Posted by Boss Craising2882 2007-09-12 14:29|| 2007-09-12 14:29|| Front Page Top

#4 It closed: "We need not talk about our morale. As committed soldiers, we will see this mission through."

Think whatever you want, but that's the bottom line.

Posted by tu3031 2007-09-12 14:45|| 2007-09-12 14:45|| Front Page Top

#5 It's sad, but not surprising: the moonbats are already convincing themselves that Karl Rove had them killed.

Posted by Mike 2007-09-12 14:51|| 2007-09-12 14:51|| Front Page Top

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