Tuesday, July 26, 2005
"Support The Soldiers, But Not The War" -- It's A Lie!
Here's some examples.
First there is this, courtesy of Captain's Quarter's
ThenHoly Coast turned me on to this little goody:
Apparently, the Lt Gov.'s boss is going to apologize on her behalf. Blackfive, who led me to the apology story, also point, to Michelle Malkin, who states plainly
An elected office carries with it many responsibilites -- among them is the responsibility to recognize the sacrifice of those that serve the state and the nation in position of far less glory and far less renumeration. The glory of elected office rests wholly on the work of the civil servant -- most especially the military civil servant. This woman was more than tasteless -- she fails to have a fundamental grasp of the responsibilities and duties of her office, and as such is not qualified to hold it.
I don't know, but I doubt the Pensylvania state constitution provides for recall, though I have never met a better reason for one. The woman has committed no crime so impeachment is not an option. Any other ideas?
Clearly the opposition to our military efforts in Iraq are becoming more desparate and more shrill. That, in the final analysis is a good thing, but in the end, as we are treated to these increasingly tasteless and infantile demonstrations, I have a hard time holding down my meals.
First there is this, courtesy of Captain's Quarter's
American flags, lining the lawn of the mother- and father-in-law of fallen U.S. Army Pfc. Timothy Hines Jr., were heaped in a pile early Saturday and burned under a car parked in front of the home - less than 24 hours after Hines was buried in Cincinnati's Spring Grove CemeteryI am not sure what punishment these "vandals" deserve, but the usual fine and restitution for vandalism just is not going to cover it.
ThenHoly Coast turned me on to this little goody:
When the family of Staff Sgt. Joseph Goodrich gathered in Pittsburgh for the fallen Marine's funeral, they expected a large crowd ? after all, they've lived in the area for generations and Joseph had been a police officer before becoming a leatherneck ? but they didn't expect to see Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor show up, hand out her business card and tell them "our government" opposes the war.The first story could at least be attributed to youthful indescretion, but this, coming from a reasonably high elected official may be oneof the more disgusting things I have ever read -- worthy of my "Edge Of Taste" feature.
Apparently, the Lt Gov.'s boss is going to apologize on her behalf. Blackfive, who led me to the apology story, also point, to Michelle Malkin, who states plainly
This is not enough. Where the hell is Knoll to apologize publicly to the family and explain her noxious behavior?Malkin is right that it is not enough, but I am not sure a personal appearance with appropriate crow-consumption by the Pennsylvania governor light is enough. Behavior this aggregious, and with this lack of understanding of what it means to serve one's country, should be sufficient as to disqualify one for elected service.
An elected office carries with it many responsibilites -- among them is the responsibility to recognize the sacrifice of those that serve the state and the nation in position of far less glory and far less renumeration. The glory of elected office rests wholly on the work of the civil servant -- most especially the military civil servant. This woman was more than tasteless -- she fails to have a fundamental grasp of the responsibilities and duties of her office, and as such is not qualified to hold it.
I don't know, but I doubt the Pensylvania state constitution provides for recall, though I have never met a better reason for one. The woman has committed no crime so impeachment is not an option. Any other ideas?
Clearly the opposition to our military efforts in Iraq are becoming more desparate and more shrill. That, in the final analysis is a good thing, but in the end, as we are treated to these increasingly tasteless and infantile demonstrations, I have a hard time holding down my meals.
