John's Blog

Far be it for me to be the only person in the blogisphere to not check in on the whole Cindy Sheehan situation. Normally, I don't bother posting a link if I see that too many people or a high profile blog have already picked up on it. And when it comes to expressing my opinion, there are usually many others who express similar points of view with a whole lot more clarity. But on this issue, there really can't be too many voices. In fact, we need many more voices, expressing our rage, much like Howard Beale ("We're mad as hell and we're not gonna take it anymore!")

I hardly think that what she is doing is that outlandish or unreasonable, It seems like a sincere request from a mother who is grieving and trying to make sense of her loss. But outside of sending his minions to express his "concern", the shrub continues to ignore her pleas. A compassionate leader might sense the pain this woman must be dealing with and might want to help. A smart, or opportunistic leader might realize the PR potential, where his actions could be viewed as a big positive or a big negative. Unfortunately, we have neither in The White House. But we DO have a cowardly weasel (sorry to insult weasel lovers) who hides behind his worn out cliches and wraps himself in the flag, despite the evidence that this act is beginning to wear thin. Rather than meet with her, he threatens to lock her up as a threat to national security. Unbelievable, just how low these contemptuous thugs will stoop.

I have to be optimistic that the tide can turn. It was refreshing to see the MSM recently show signs of having a backbone. But these things don't just happen. If we aren't going to all go to the window and yell in mass (not such a bad idea, but not that effective) we need to keep up the pressure. Sign Cindy's petition, write your elected representatives and media outlets, and let your voice be heard. This story is too important to have it just go away, which is just what W's crew would like to see.