Today, I wrote my Senator...
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Today, like everyday, I listened to and watched the news...
I checked my email...
I called my friend to make sure he made it back to Kansas alright. Selfishly, I called for me...not just for him. You see, he came home from Iraq for the second time just before the holidays...and when he is in Iraq, driving convoy, I cannot call to make sure my friend makes it back to his base "OK." I just hold my breath until he calls to "check in" and "ease my mind."
Today, I signed a petition and wrote Senator Allard...this is what I said:
Senator, I live in Colorado Springs and everyday witness the news of another soldier returning to the local army base, Fort Carson. These soldiers do not walk off the plane to the roaring cheers of friends and family. Instead, they are quietly carried off to the muffled tears of loved ones or fellow service men and women. For several weeks the President has spoke about the benefit of entertaining this troop surge. For years I have taken pause as the glow of funeral cars pass by with another victim of war. What use to be a trickle of spotted headlamps on my city streets has turned into a torrent of dead reality illuminating the need for change!
smiles,
h
I checked my email...
I called my friend to make sure he made it back to Kansas alright. Selfishly, I called for me...not just for him. You see, he came home from Iraq for the second time just before the holidays...and when he is in Iraq, driving convoy, I cannot call to make sure my friend makes it back to his base "OK." I just hold my breath until he calls to "check in" and "ease my mind."
Today, I signed a petition and wrote Senator Allard...this is what I said:
Senator, I live in Colorado Springs and everyday witness the news of another soldier returning to the local army base, Fort Carson. These soldiers do not walk off the plane to the roaring cheers of friends and family. Instead, they are quietly carried off to the muffled tears of loved ones or fellow service men and women. For several weeks the President has spoke about the benefit of entertaining this troop surge. For years I have taken pause as the glow of funeral cars pass by with another victim of war. What use to be a trickle of spotted headlamps on my city streets has turned into a torrent of dead reality illuminating the need for change!
smiles,
h
We all benefit from your account of the impact of the Iraq conflict at home. Yes, share your views with Senator Salazar, and even Congressman Lamborn.
While neither Lamborn nor Senator Allard are likely to accept a policy contrary to the current occupant of the White House, they must accept that dissent exists. If the Department of Defense wil not allow photographic reports of what you have seen, at least we have your written report.
This was my first letter and petition in a very long time. I sure appreciate your responses.
smiles,
h
Action happens at the top when they listen to those of us on the bottom. Your vivid account may be a contribution motivational force for our Colorado Senators to stand up for change in direction.
Thanks,
>PEZ