Dear Sen. Edwards, ... about those bumper stickers
Brian Bresnahan:
I think I will pass on John Edwards sticker. I think he just uses the phrase to avoid the reality of the war we are fighting that he does not want to fight. Perhaps he can send his wife out to face the terrorist for him the next time they come calling.
Update: This Michael Ramirez cartoon is an interesting response to Edwards and teh recent failed attacks in the UK.
Dear Senator Edwards,There is much more in the great piece.
Our small Nebraska town recently held its annual festival and honored those who’ve served in the Global War on Terrorism. As it seems you’ve forgotten what that is, let me remind you that it’s the war against those pesky Islamic radicals who have sworn their lives to the destruction of our nation.
From a town of 1200, there were 28 of us who served or are still serving in the military during this Global War on Terrorism. Eight of the 28 were unable to attend the festival because they were overseas at the time, most of them fighting terrorists.
I understand from your statements that you believe the Global War on Terrorism is nothing more than a bumper sticker slogan. In light of those beliefs, I was wondering if you could purchase and have 28 of those bumper stickers sent to our town. I’ll make sure they get distributed to the veterans and those still fighting this war, I mean slogan.
I did a little research, and in Sgt Grit’s latest catalog of Marine Corps specialties, bumper stickers cost $1.95. With shipping and handling the price would be about $2.25 each. In all, it would cost you $63.00 to have Global War on Terrorism bumper stickers sent to us.
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Although I’m sure we would settle for a bumper sticker that simply says “Global War on Terrorism,” here are some I found in the aforementioned catalog that might work instead:
“For Those Who Fought For It, Freedom Has a Flavor the Protected Will Never Know”
“America, Home of the Free, Because of the Brave”
“Many Stand Behind The Flag, I Stand in Front”
“Whose Son Is Fighting In Place Of Yours?”
“You Only Have The Rights You Are Willing To Fight For”
“Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Anyone Who Threatens It”
“I Fight What You Fear”
If those don’t work, how about having these made:
“I Fought Terrorists For This Sticker, and Won”
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Lucky for you, there are also those who have sworn to stand between you and the terrorists, affording you the right and freedom to demean their service by trivializing it as you do, espousing the very beliefs which would ultimately bring about their demise and yours.
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I think I will pass on John Edwards sticker. I think he just uses the phrase to avoid the reality of the war we are fighting that he does not want to fight. Perhaps he can send his wife out to face the terrorist for him the next time they come calling.
Update: This Michael Ramirez cartoon is an interesting response to Edwards and teh recent failed attacks in the UK.
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