She's home for a mid deployment R&R and will be going back to Iraq for at least another 7 months. She's a medic near Ramadi, one of the most dangerous areas in Iraq.
Your comment is cruel and disrespectful. This American Hero may very well want to feed and provide her family and the Army was a way to accomplish what should be a human right. Your more than likely a Republican.
Damn Republican traitor! You jackasses are the ones that got us in this mess. Stupid, ignorant jerkoff. Do the world a favor and get your nazi ass hit by a bus.
I guess you don't understand the fact that they have already issued another threat to kill kids in schools. ya we got ourselves into this shit. If you are an american, you are in this shit as well.
it's not cruel! I'm a mom of two and I know what I'm talking about. Children they don't care if their mom is hero or not, at least not at this age, they just need her. It's a stupid and bad politics if parents must leave their children to protect their country.
Children also dont care if mom works or not, theyd much rather have their mom home with them, and yet millions of women with children that age work anyway.
perhaps Terri Gurrola wanted to serve her country. I for one am very grateful to her.
This of course said by a person who has no idea who they are replying to. They could be atheist, they could be hindu, muslim, agnostic. They could be a well educated person living in New York or Florida, or Washington State. To you however, they are a "bible-thumpin redneck". Well aren't you insightful? You are content to take a person with whom you know nothing about and then try and damn them with stupid ignorant comments, while at the same time demeaning an entire group of the American population that lives in certain geographic areas by calling them rednecks, and by going after people who have a strong belief in god by calling them bible thumpers.
Congratulations, you've taken all the worst qualities of being an American and rolled them up into yourself. Thank you for holding yourself up as an example of what we strive not to be.
Feel free to come back with some poorly thought out slam using profanity or generalizations. I would expect no less because you aren't demonstrating the intellect to have an intelligent conversation.
Fortunately this is a free country and as such people like you are allowed to post their stupidity. I would suggest to everyone else, rather than telling people like you that they can't post or aren't entitled to their opinions, that we instead look at them and use them as a tool for learning.
Actually, I think he has a point... the majority of the people that support(ed) the war in Iraq were from the 'deep south', which in today's internet slang would be considered an area full of 'rednecks'. Also, these so-called rednecks are more likely to believe the bible word for word as it was written, for example that Noah actually built an ark and took two of each species of animal on it, thus proving uneducated, ignorant and 'bible-thumping'. He is also correct on the civilian killing. According to current figures, over one million civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan have been killed by US soldiers.
Indubitably, my dear sentient [far be it from I to assign you a gender with sir or ma'am]! The attention given to deconstructing this sophomoric jab is alarming. Perhaps if we allocated our genius to finding a solution to Iraq's problems we could have accomplished America's mission. *guffaw*.
African Americans have the highest high school dropout rate. So does that make it OK for me to assume you have black skin because you made a stupid comment. Of course not, thats called stereotyping. You just gave some prime examples of stereotyping. Congrats! You must play for the Raiders because you're a real loser.
Absolutely well said"Congratulations, you've taken all the worst qualities of being an American and rolled them up into yourself. Thank you for holding yourself up as an example of what we strive not to be.
Feel free to come back with some poorly thought out slam using profanity or generalizations. I would expect no less because you aren't demonstrating the intellect to have an intelligent conversation.
Fortunately this is a free country and as such people like you are allowed to post their stupidity. I would suggest to everyone else, rather than telling people like you that they can't post or aren't entitled to their opinions, that we instead look at them and use them as a tool for learning. "
She VOLUNTEERED! Why is it a tragedy when people are required to serve and fulfill their duties that they have been paid to do. This is my problem with the Reserve friends of mine who laughed about cake money from the government to run around a play army two weeks per year and one weekend per month. The government kept up its part of the deal, now it's their turn.
I'm a family counselor and I agree 100% with stella.
Kids at this age internalize the damage, regardless of how altruistic the cause.
Cute picture... I'd love to show you the one of her sitting in a therapist's office in a few years trying to figure out why she can't hold a solid relationship with any of the women in her life...
Counselor's are a big reason why this country is getting more screwed up everyday. Mommy and daddy whipped their children for doing wrong but yet it scar's them for life and makes them socially unacceptable and They end up pleading "not guilty by reason of insanity". The counselor's need to be canceled for all the b/s they put in children's and adult's mind.
It's a f'n job, come on! Who the hell else would fight? It's these men and women who keep us (free) FUCK politics, we're all in this together, like it or not! No one listens to the common citizen anymore!
You are as ignorant as the rest. My husband is military and he signed up long before this and he had to leave us. He did not choose to go to war. My kids know what he is doing and love their daddy very much. My kids are proud of their dad. He is a Hero to them. Ignorant is all I can say to you
Ok, obviously you don't know anybody in the military (who by the way serves the commander and chief, regardless of politics). I have been in for over 10 years now (that includes the Clinton administration). I have worked beside, with and for thousands of veterans who would unanimously agree that we can’t wait for the day where a free nation such as America does not need a military. But, there are plenty of shitheads out there who would love to see America and many of it’s western partners (and eastern too) fall on their own swords and decapitate them selves. There is a 90% chance that somebody in your family, be it a father, grandfather or uncle etc… served in World War 2. Their sole purpose was to kill and stop their enemies. By your ignorant comment above, I am guessing that you are saying that they had no honor in what they did in the 1940s.
The American Hero is one who goes to a foreign country in an unnecessary war? If they were fighting on American soil then yes, they are most definitely heroes. Not in a war that is not needed.
Soldiers are heros. They were instructed to go to war, they did not choose it, it was chosen for them. If they don't go, they go to prison. If it weren't for soldiers who volunteer to join, your sorry ass would probably be drafted. So be grateful, you ingrate! She probably had her child AFTER she already signed up for 8 years minimum! Dems are a bunch of effing assholes!
If they were fightin' on American soil, you would be impacted directly. So before you go on with such comments about bringin' that war over here, think about it for a second - because such cowards could not handle a war right in front of their eyes. Choose your words, and your battles a lil' more wisely nex time.
actually shit head, that's more like a liveral comment..repubs support and respect our troops and their choice to fight for YOUR freedom. that's right, the mother did make a choice, and it was so YOUR ass can enjoy your freedoms.
What freedoms of mine, or any American, have the Iraqi people, or even Saddam himself, ever threatened?
This war has nothing to do with our freedoms, other than the fact that the current administration is using the war as an excuse to take away our freedoms and rights.
If there is any country that had anything to do with 9/11 it was SA not Iraq. (but nobody it touching them. To much money involvement) Saddam and Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. Get you facts.
actually, if YOU'RE replying to the post directly above YOURS,
("their choice to fight for YOUR freedom. that's right, the mother did make a choice, and it was so YOUR ass...")
YOU'RE the one that's incorrect :-)
A republican would never say something so cruel and disrespectful about one of the many service men & women. They are the ones making the sacrifice so that you retain the freedom to speak your mind.
She has sacrificed more then we will know. We should honor that and support her and her family.
Geez, it's funny how everyone bandy's around the word "hero" so readily. These American hero's with 21 century technology are getting their Heroic asses kicked by a ragtag bunch of amateur ill equipped sheep shaggers still living in the 12th century hiding in holes in the ground, so I guess in order to feel better about the ass whoppin it's necessary to call em all hero's. Just pull all the troops out & nuke the place. The Pilot will be a hero too!
If everyone is called a "Hero" for merely showing up for work, then what distinction of Honor do you use to describe someone who distinguishes themselves by exceptional courage, nobility and strength. If everyone including the soldier whose job it is to inflate tires on the Jeeps is a Hero, then how do you celebrate others for their extraordinarily bold exploits? Do you call them superheroes!
I think you severely underestimate the love of a parent and child. Maybe you should stop projecting your life onto the Internet. I think it's time you forgave your mom.
do you have children? do you know hoe painfull to leave them knowing you may never see them again? Just because our president an a**hole! obviuosly woman on the picture if she would have same opinion as you do folks, she wouldn't have such face. lots of pain if you notice.
Hey stella, I bet your a fat girl with five kids living on food stamps. I'm sure your picture on the left of your response looks nothing like you ....heehee. hows that for cruel? and by the way , I'm PROUD TO BE A REDNECK and I did graduate from highschool and college and my father is a disabled veteran I hate scumbags like you who dont know crap but are disillusioned enough to think they do .you are pathetic
...is your problem? She didn't 'choose', the Army sent her. Or maybe you'd rather have that little girl visit her mommy in prison. She made the choice to join the Army - maybe she was looking to do more than lead a small and selfish life.
It is her obligation as a soldier to fight for our country, it is our Constitutional obligation as citizens to ensure that these soldiers are not sent into harms way with out a solid threat to our nation. We, as citizens are at fault here. Dems and GOP alike!
She did not choose to leave her daughter. She chosse to be one of the brave Americans that choose to serve our military and defend our country. Is it her fault that we currently at war, I don't think so. It is people like you that do not deserve to live in this country. You need to get some respect for our brave soldiers that have served or are currently serving protecting our country.
Thank you Eric, that was the best statement/response on here. Everyone else seems to have some personal issues that they are choosing to vent by using someone else, anyone else as a scapegoat.
I served my country by choice, with the highest of dignity and respect. I applaud this woman for the strength she has to leave her child.. which is a very hard thing to do. I am a mother of four, and I had to leave mine many times. All just to protect the "freedom of speech" that some seem to brutalize. But the brutal truth in this, is that those who are showing lack of tact and taste in posting, your "freedom of speech" ends where my hearing/reading begins.
And to the individual saying it's all "deep south rednecks".. I guess I should take that as a compliment from someone with such an astute intellect.
I am very proud of my husband who is still serving, and has been for the last 16 years to allow individuals such as yourselves, to conduct yourselves and say things no better than the tree hugging hippies of the 1960's and 1970's when our BRAVE MEN & WOMEN returned from the Korean War and Viet Nam... kudos to you for showing such blissful ignorance.
How can you call this war "a war to Defend your country"?!
I hated Saddam Hussein and his shameful war-loveing government, but I believe that Iraq could never harm the USA on those days... Please remember: No chemical weapon was found in Iraq!!!!
I think President Bush fooled every American and non-American.
The US citizens who are serving their army are being killed in every day Iraq. Please be reasonable and tell me why?! Oil? Does it worth it?
I respect your soldiers and every other soldier that fights and dies for his/her country. But I repeat… for his/her Country NOT for a Liar President
I wonder if your fellow citizens will forgive YOU for your attitude. They certainly will NOT forgive your poor grammar and spelling.
Serving in the military is one of the most honorable things a citizen can do. You know, our soldiers who - by virtue of their existence - allow you to make stupid, callous and hateful remarks while sitting in the comfort of your own home.
Regardless of where the idiot Bushites have sent the military, OUR SOLDIERS DO NOT DESERVE YOUR DISRESPECT.
BS. What a HORRIBLE mother to leave her child in an effort to be what she thinks is a hero. I have absolutely no respect for her as a person whatsoever.
No one knows what sacrifices these Soldiers make when they are deployed. The price is upped when they extend these folks for 15 months which is a ridiculous expectation! This picture truly shows the pain that Soldiers go through when they leave their families. Yes they do it by choice but they do it so WE have the freedoms we enjoy daily and take for granted
I appreciate the sacrifices the members of the armed forces make in the belief that they are doing it to protect our freedoms. That used to be true.
However with the current and probably all administrations since WWII, that is definitely not the case. Witness Viet Nam. Thousands of service men and women were killed, maimed and brutalized under the LIE that it was to protect our freedoms.
Let's stop fooling ourselves by repeating this BS. Our military personnel are getting killed, maimed and brutalized so that the rich can get richer and the powerful can become even more powerful. That's it!
Wake up -- stop repeating the lies. It spreads even more ignorance and gives more strength and credibility so the wealthy can continue their murderous and treasonous agendas.
I am against the war. I will state that at first. I think that what so many who are against the war seem to have forgotten is that the armed forces are still necessary. The moment we quit volunteering for these duties is the moment we are going to be overrun. I love peace, but I do not believe that pacifism can protect us in itself. That said, we need our armed forces. Our armed forces do not get to choose when and where they are deployed The govenment is not receptive to conscienceous objectors. So... do we treat those who have chosen to take that role that we need as if they have committed some wrong? It is our duty as citizens to take back our government and get things back on track so that these brave mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, etc. can serve causes that so many of us don't find so objectionable. In the mean time, I choose to find the people who are only serving with the best of intents to truly be heroes. I'm not talking about the ones who torture people with smiles such as those in Al Ghraib. They have lost themselves and their dignity. I do believe we need to get out of there. We need our heroes to come home where they belong.
Be a traitor to a country led by a gaggle of corrupt cronies? Somehow I'd take treason over obeying orders if I was an American citizen. You had freedom before. Now you're under the thumb of realpolitik.
If you're not an American, you have no right to our Nation or our Hero's. Not only that, but many soldiers joined this war of their own free will. Some joined before there was a war to begin with. The point is, I'm sure in whatever country you're in, that you would be imprisoned (and rightfully so) for those kind of sentiments. I don't think that someone who of their own free will joined the millitary should be allowed to go AWOL or do any other subversive acts (refusing deployment because they don't agree with the war, YOU JOINED THE ARMY OF YOUR OWN FREE WILL!!). So for you to say that you wouldn't obey orders is TREASON. And no I don't mean orders like "Kill the civilian village", or Nazi like commands.)
A great many people who joined the US army are "Economic Conscripts", they need to join up to make a living. During the Napoleonic wars, one-third of the British army was Irish, despite the very anti-british feeling in Ireland at the time. Why did so many join up? Because they has no other choice. Freedom to starve is no freedom at all.
Yep, they forget that most of the time. They forget that in the freedom-index they are only nr 53 (even behind countries as Chili & Namibia). They forget that there are countries that are not keeping people hostage (can't call it prison without due proces) on a basis somewhere without any rights (and still no convictions). And that all, so Hallieburton and the carlyle group can make tons of money, that they are not investing in dollars, because the dollar is going down the toilet.
In my country I really say whatever I want. And I also think that this mom has made her choice. The army can only send her, if she is in the Army.
But we have to respect her choice and the work she is doing (unless she has participated in war-crimes.. but hey.. the USA, along with the axis of evil isn't part of the international court in Den Haag, so who cares.)
That's precisely the archaic caveman-esque logic that this world can really do without. I love my country, but I'm a citizen of humanity before I'm a citizen of the United States, and I will take orders from my conscience; not a man with a gun.
Your heart is filled with hate, sir. The point is, war is wrong, period; those who disagree are wrong. PERIOD. The United States military, at this time, is spreading death and destruction, and for that, FUCK THEM. I could only have respect for a drafted soldier at this point; anyone who serves willingly as a soldier and agrees to carry a gun is not a friend of mine.
I serve willingly and I wouldn't want to be a friend of yours. So put your hemp sandals back on and carry you sissy little heart back to the commune.
As far as spreading Death and destruction, I just spent 15 months building roads and bridges for the Iraqi people. I never once fired my weapon in anger.
Hate the war if you want, but support the Soldier.
I share in your point of view. Peace is something I think most of us want (D or R)- I know I do. However, it's so hypocritical for a 'peace lover' to say such hateful things about the military.
Come on, people. A soldier, a Dem, a Rep, and I dare say, an Iraqi is a human being. I'm against the war- but I'll do all I can not to feel or spread hatred and convince myself that it's because I love peace. Some of these posters need to take a deep breath, go find a boyfriend or girlfriend-something. Why can't we look at that photo nonjudgmentally (sp?) - just try it. OMG look at the expression on her face. You can't pretend to know her and her situation in entirety, but can't you just show a bit of sympathy?
One last thing... as a kid, I was told to avoid a fight at all costs. If it's unavoidable (a threat, not your choice, etc.) then do what you must. But you don't have to revel in it in order to 'win'.
*** Both sides, ALL sides usually, have valid points. We can't pretend to 'know it all' in our current situation. But we can be human. Pray for Peace.
I was in Iraq in 2004 bringing a piece of home to them by playing music for those great people. This use of reservist mainly has caused so much pain over a lie about the why we're there. I met so many moms and dads getting re-deployed and re-deployed. I'm sick of this. We need to get them home. Iraq has to work this out for themselves. We need them at home to protect us here
Iraq needs to work this out for themselves??! Nah, don`t think so. USA need to make right what wrong they`ve done, they have to build up every inch they have destroyed in that country. And still...USA can only think of what USA want and need. You people need to stop your abnormal and grotesque greed, please
You know when I came home from Iraq I was hugged by a woman that I didn't know and then when I asked who she was she looked at me and said sorry I thought you were my husband. Boy did that help my morale. and what is with this seven month tour stuff i was gone multiple times for a year at a time
if your against this picture than you are just not human or american. and you should know when to shut your fuckin terrorist mouth up. god bless our solders and there familys. and if your against them i hope you remeber this before you go to bed .......... our solders are the ones that make it possible for you to sleep safe at night while they are standing their posts
Which one of our freedoms are they protecting being in Iraq exactly ? Stop the bullshit sympathy generic slogan crap !!! Not all soldiers are good, not all are bad but the fact is they are out there in a place where they aren't wanted , a place they shouldn't be in in the first place. This whole paradox of respecting the soldiers but not liking the administration is what allows republicans to string this war along
Politicians started the war, the soldiers are just out there doing their job. Someone might not like what I'll say right now but whatever. People think about this, when the Saddam Hussein was ruler of Iraq, where there many suicide bombers or car explosions in Iraq? the answer is no, there weren't. Because Hussein kept everyone at bay, he was the authority. Yes, there were no democracy, no elections, and he suppressed some people, not now things are much worse, Radical groups attack their rivals, US troops, and civilians alike, and nobody knows when they will stop. I think they will stop when one group dominates over the others. With Hussein, Iraq was stable and we could resolve problems through diplomacy. Not this is no longer possible. When Nato troops withdraw there will be an all out civil war for dominance in Iraq. When one of the sides win, this will mean that the war was for nothing. and indeed it was from the start
Wish you guys would quite talking about what heros we are and get us out or here. We know we are fighting for the rich guys, big oil and for all the contracters making big bucks in the green zone. If you guys love us so much why aren't you speaking up more. We are dying over here for a lie!!!!! HELP
are you saying that there are only US troops in Iraq? you're the one who is stupid"
wow! help me here,can you show me where at anytime i made, referred to, or even mentioned anything about only us troop,s in iraq? scroll up and reread my post go ahead I'll wait.........(whistling theam to jeoperady).........You back? great! kinda worried you might have gotten lost going up then back down again but with all that brain power you have going on no need to worrie right? right! i said Nato thats N A T O is not in Iraq. now member's of nato are in Iraq i.e. England,Canada,United states but N A T O is not! now take a lap and hit the shower's! im done with you
I am from Sweden, you might call me a leftie. I don't approve of either the IRAQ war or the Bush administration, at all.
But to me, that image isn't about who are the good or bad guys in the war. I wanted, I surely could look up thousands of similar images depicting people on both sides of the conflict in similar gripping situations. So it's ridiculous to show it as a triumph card in some ridiculous look-who-are-the-real-heroes kind of showoff game.
If anything, to me, the image emphasizes that there are REAL PEOPLE on both sides of that totally unnecessary and atrocious war. People with families and loved ones.I sure hope things turn out well for the woman and her daughter.
It's a stunning image. I am a 35 year old man, with two daughters of my own, and that image is almost making me cry as I am writing this
As much sympathy as I have for her and I know how hard it must be to be away from her daughter....I can't help thinking that there is no way in hell I would EVER be in a position to be away from my child for that long. A parents responsibility to be there for a child is greater even then any ideological responsibility for country or for "freedom". The fact is that she never should have signed up knowing she is or would soon be a mother.
I couldn't agree more. I felt the same way viewing that pic. It made my heart stop. I wish we, all people, could be less judgmental and more empathatic, sympathatic, whatever. None of us is God
I am from Sweden, you might call me a leftie. I don't approve of either the IRAQ war or the Bush administration, at all.
But to me, that image isn't about who are the good or bad guys in the war. I wanted, I surely could look up thousands of similar images depicting people on both sides of the conflict in similar gripping situations. So it's ridiculous to show it as a triumph card in some ridiculous look-who-are-the-real-heroes kind of showoff game.
If anything, to me, the image emphasizes that there are REAL PEOPLE on both sides of that totally unnecessary and atrocious war. People with families and loved ones.I sure hope things turn out well for the woman and her daughter.
It's a stunning image. I am a 35 year old man, with two daughters of my own, and that image is almost making me cry as I am writing this
Absolutely beautiful pic. Republicans have ruined our economy; raped the idea of patriotism for their own selfish benefit; and in this case, tore apart the families of enlisted men and women for what? Don't you dare say freedom you "tighty righty" bastards! Why hasn't he been impeached yet? Pull out, pull out now! Only a dem. could possibly turn this mess around... remember Clinton? Remember the strength of the American Dollar? Remember being in the BLACK? Republicans have, as long as I can remember, always screwed the American people
you all seem to forget that although these people volunteer to work for the military and this lifestyle is basically their choice, i believe it is this choice that is preventing everyone else from being roped in by a possible draft. i have no doubt in my mind that pres. bush would somehow override congress in initiating one to get the job done (he did it before and he can do it again) if he felt there were too few people in the military.
also, would you so snidely make that comment to a fireman who wants to volunteer at the fire dept. because of sept. 11? would you tell their family "boo hoo, they died doing their job, but it WAS their choice". granted, soldiers have missions to accomplish, but i assure you as someone who knows...there are good soldiers (ones who do their damndest to help others and are using this mission to help those in need) and there are bad soldiers (taking advantage of their position and power and who need to be corrected)...but that's humanity for you
Uh, hasn't anyone thought of the obvious? She fell in love and had her child in the middle of her service term? A quick Google search reveals that her girl is 3 years old, which means she was born around 2004, which means she was conceived around 2003, back when the National Guard wasn't being deployed, back when the war was supposed to be quick and easy.
You sit around and blame this lady like she conscientiously gave birth during war just for the hell of it.
The biological clock does not stop ticking for politics, people
People who choose to serve fascist dictators are no one to emulate or feel for. She has promoted the slaughter of many girls her daughter's age. What about their mothers
People, stop saying that this woman is responsible for people's deaths. She is a medic, she actually was there for a good reason, and that's not to shoot people
WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP NOW I KNOW WHY YOU GOT 9/11. WE SERVE IN IRAQ AND GET KILLED BY THE ARABS AND AMERICANS BUT WE KEEP GOING JUST GET BACK TO YOUR JERRY SPRINGER SHOW I THINK THAT IS ALL YOU CAN MANAGE
Am I the only one that takes this photo and the fervor it creates as a draw to military service? If I can save some mother with a child from having to serve, or if I can somehow lessen the impact or help one of my fellow soldiers cope with this messed up situation, what is the impact on me? I'd have to give up my cushy life and live in the sand for a bit. I could die. I would definitely be doing my President's bidding, and not one that I agree with. But I would serving my fellow soldiers and my fellow Americans... I would be helping us "get through this" (referring both to the state of world affairs and the President's handling of foreign policy) together
I just feel bad because we entered this war with certain mindset or strategy and now we saw how administration really manipulated the information. I really feel the soldiers enlisted themselves to help the betterment for families. They are making sacrifices for everyone but as we know theres low morale because they feel betrayed.
Also comment about how a mom leaves her child to go to war, the army offers good programs in technical training for free just have to serve. Maybe this mom got this to provide best she can for her child unlike many moms who just get welfare.
i think the emotions that lady is feeling are touching.. but the composition of the photo could be better.
and there is such hypocrisy among people today. and foolishness.
if you read the first 11 comments you will notice that stella is called a republican for not being in support of lady. and then later on someone who is in support of that lady is called quite poignantly a "Fucking ignorant bible-thumpin redneck." which im sure means a republican.
this is absolutely disgusting to me. politics aren't the same anymore.
it's not about doing what's good and what's right. it's about how everyone else is wrong. and how stupid they are. this country is heading for a dark road. and everyone (including myself) is to blame
OK Guys, gals, how about if we listen to what the mother has to say herself instead of trying to read that thousand words photo.During Nam it was the soldiers rebelion that truly ended it, if there is nothing similar in Iraq then let this mother bring bread to the table and help Halliburtons et all enjoy thier billions
Come on people. This doesn't make her a hero at all. She's just another of the occupying forces who's there to look after 'Their Oil'. She's just a mother deserting her child to get paid by the American Taxpayer to get more oil. Simple
>>>But you Americans did vote for Bush.
Oh, really? Funny, I could've sworn I voted for ANYONE BUT BUSH. Darn! I guess I really DO deserve what we got!
It is obvious to me that I haven't a clue what people like Terri have gone/are going through, and what countless humans have gone through, throughout history. I was fortunate to have matured post-draft. I say, bring it back. THEN we'll see who our soldiers are. In fact, from now on, the US military's "jig" is up. No more, "I'm doing it for college money".
And the photo might be similar if the Terri was a firefighter, and was returning from a dangerous shift. Heck, I worry about biting it on the freeway on the way home from the grocery store! Death of a parent, to a child, would be devastating no matter what the cause.
The photo is powerful. It shows love and "the human condition" in a raw way. God help us - life is a powerful thing.
ill bash you not because of your horrid grammar but because your grossly misinformed, the people we're fighting in Iraq aren't Iraquis they're jihad soldiers from all over the world, Iraq was chosen for this war because we know the lay of the land and its in a good tactical position for fighting a war on many fronts, you people really need to think, im astonished that the American education system failed so many people so badly.
Keep telling that to your self. But it ain't the truth. It are the Iraquis. Because they are fed up being used as targets bij AMARICAN organisations als Blackwater with full protection of the US goverment. They are fed up with the US stealing their oil.
(why was the only place defented against loting the ministery of Oil? While complete hospitals and even former nuclair sites where loted tot the ground?? )
Al the information is out there, if you only get away from you jerry springer en oprah long enough to read it.
I disagree with the people who claim that we should be thanking the solders for allowing us have our cushy lifestyle and keep us from having a draft. How about we have better diplomacy and not disregard all the treaties we make with other countries. Believe it our not, every other country out there doesn't want a war. We act preemptively, we're going to need cannon-fodder. Stop bombing other countries and setting up U.S. military bases in countries where we aren't wanted, then we won't be having financially insecure people signing their lives over to the Army.
If she is a medic and not a soldier, my heart goes out to her
your lifestyle is going to finish in few decades because of the warcrimes you're now planning and doing.
even the dollar now is going to fade as world currency, so is your stock exchange and your trade balance and foreign debt.
the war is going to accelerate your collapse.
your faith in bush is... just pityful
yes they all are! and this is why we are becoming a failing nation full of fat cry babies that want us to shorten gym class because they "cant do it", every time i read of another disease that targets unhealthy people i applaud, talk about self correcting survival of the fittest. We cater to the weak instead of leaving them behind and life gives us diabetes...
you have no idea what your talking about, way to support your leader and country in the time of need, if this were any other country your traitor ass would have been killed.
well maybe in some dictatorships it would. But most of the civilise countries it is normal to have freedom of speech. And sure as hell we don't have basis where we stick people without any process or even have laws where they can hold you in jail for something you said. That's risk is bigger in the USA, then in most western countries. Your "leader" that needs support is turning more and more in a big brother. Read the book, it is a eye opener.
yeah pointless war, all the lives "losed"... women should stay out of matters that are for grown men to deal with and think about rationally, these people would kill your family in front of you if they had the chance, why don't you climb out of your ass and realize that this may be the only way to ever stabilize a region that has been at war for hundreds and hundreds of years. you hate to think ethnic cleansing, but when decades and decades and generation after generation are brought up on hate, mistrust and god fearing someone needs to step in and try to make things right for the future.
those who call this war needless have a lot more reading to do, this is not our generations war. this is a war our grandchildren would have fought on our soil. Americans love to think that were the only people on the planet and that nothing we do effects anyone anywhere else. Radical Islam is not going anywhere, i for one am glad that someone had the balls to step up and spear head this malicious movement before it got to far out of control, he needed an excuse they gave him one he rolled with it, be happy knowing that for every one American life lost there are hundreds of ground kissing savages down. I don't agree with the way bush went about convincing the US people, he should have had people educate us through the media.
Maybe then all you naive liberals could spend more time conserving and less time crying about something you fail to research in any way before opening your mouths. Stop thinking with emotional opinion, stop watching fox and read
Jesus christ people. We don't know her reasoning for enlisting in the military, we can only assume, so stop getting on your high horse and STFU plz... The picture is very moving indeed, even though I'm 100% against the war.
IF YOU WERE IN THE MILITARY, AND WERE AWAY FROM YOUR FAMILY FOR THAT LONG, YOU'D RESPOND JUST LIKE THAT.
I am 29 years old. I graduated from a State University in 2001, and I enlisted in 2006. The military is the most fucked up, hard, unhappy thing I have ever done, and I've done a lot of things. Irregardless of why I joined, the fact is that I serve. In the same way a waiter/waitress serves you. I do the bidding of my country, and if you are an American - this means you. You want to say that you are not the one sending me to Iraq. Well, you are. Every single person who is so very comfortable that they are unwilling to upset the status quo that is our society is responsible for me and my fellow service men and women going to Iraq. So, you feel like you are fighting the corrupt administration by writing comments in some forum on the internet instead of marching, rallying, or writing your congress member every day of the week. Your laziness is to blame for my hardship, and the hardship of this teary eyed loving mother. So, don’t you dare blame me or my fellow service members for the situation we are suffering through.
If you are, or ever were in support of the war in Iraq. I'm glad you support us - the troops. If you didn't you would be a horrible person as it is your bidding that more directly put us in this situation. In my enlistment oath I pledged to defend the constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. Explain to me how I am defending my beloved constitution in Iraq? Osama Bin Laden never was in Iraq. Saddam had nothing to do with 9-11, and diplomatic sanctions kept him under control to where he really threatened no American lives. Explain to me why so many service members have had to die in Iraq? Please. Tell me why. What have we accomplished through our sacrifice? There is no answer to that question. We broke Iraq, and in the process we did nothing to make America safer. Please write your congress member and bring us home
another useless soldier, i feel sorry for your parents I'd kill myself if i knew i raised a coward, be proud of what you do, i am... you obviously sit on a boat somewhere.
Nope, not on a boat. Funny though, how you tried to make this so personal. Furthermore, distention is brave, and patriotic. Mindlessly subscribing to leadership without question is the root of many evils. Have you ever heard the justification "I was just following orders." You my friend are brave and strong for joining the military. I commend you for that. There are however many elements to being a good person, and if you are only good at one of them (namely:bravery) then your pride is hollow.
Soldier. OMG, I am a mother of a 20 year old soldier, who felt it was his duty to join and serve and leave his very comfortable, upper middle class life. I, of course, was heart broken to know where my son was headed, yet everyone has his own path to follow and destiny to fulfill.
I was so taken back by your comments. You are quite obviously well educated, well versed and very eloquent in your convictions. I commend you for your stand and I thank you for your sevice for me and my way of life, although sometimes unseen, our way of life still prevails nonetheless. Yes, if you don't like it, change it. Don't sit back and wait for others to change it for you. I see the same picture as you and was sadened why others don't see it as well. Good luck to you in your future and the loss and sacrifice of others will never be forgotten by many.
I dont think that Terri is bad person. It is very controversial that she left her daughter, I'm sure it was a difficult decision. But I bet the way shes thinking, shed rather have her daughter live safely in a world without her (if it came to that) than a dangerous world with her. She's trying to defend what she believes in. Yes, from her daughters point of view, she might be angry at her for it. Sh's a child, of course she wouldn't understand. This all started over a comment someone made that you all took the wrong way and it got completely out of hand. It's her child and she can do what she wants. She so obviously cares about her. What if what she wanted to do was defend her country? Maybe that's what her calling was. I think that would be irresponsible of her if that were the case, but look at this picture: Can you tell me she doesn't love her daughter? It's obvious in thie picture that she does. I bet half the people that went to Iraq had no idea that they were going to be used as puppets, as indispensable bodies to toss around for a useless cause. They are soldiers, no matter what the reason is they have to obey. No matter what their order is they have to obey. One of my good friends is getting deported to Egypt next week thinking that the cause is something completely different.... he thinks he's going to bring deomcracy to iraq and make the world a better place. War doesn't make the world a better place. And it makes me sad that the government has tricked so many people like him into believing that. I respect the soldiers in Iraq, I respect their cause and their lives. It's the government that deploys them and gives them orders. Also, why are democrats and republicans fighting on here? Bush was voted in for presidency. Twice. What is, IS. There is NOTHING anyone can do about it now so I don't understand why we're still pointing fingers. He's leaving office in 2009 so it doesn't matter whether you voted for or against him, what matters now is voting for a president who will get us OUT of this mess, not further it. I don't care if they're republican or democrat or if thir skin is purple as long as they get us and the soldiers out of this mess. Also, another thing that bothered me. Most of america is children. I cant believe you are all saying "oh fuck americans all americans voted him in...youre all going to die because it's all your fault" No. Very few americans actually voted at all. That's their fault. And the people that voted for Bush. Some people voted AGAINST Bush, and no one seems to see that. For that very large section of America that is made up of children and those who voted democrat... do you not understand how insulting that is? I, being too young to vote (but I cant wait for this election because i finally can) had to sit back for TWO elections and wallow in my disappointment at what had happened. I am an American. I'm anti-Bush. I'm a moderate liberal. I'm also seventeen years old and I'm less ignorant than half of you are being. I take offense to what you are saying. I love the idea of America, and it's not my fault that Bush got voted in office. I see that the government is using the countries supporters to do his dirty deeds. It's not the soldiers faults. So yeah.... why does it matter what her decision was when she left for the army. And why does all of america get lumped into one category... we all get blamed for voting bush in. That's like saying that everyone that's french is an ignorant, stuck-up.. well, jerk. Which isn't true at all. You can't generalize like that. You need to take in the facts and use your brain to think about things before you assume
Why shouldn't America and Americans be criticized?
Americans are the most stuck-up, self-serving and ignorant people on this planet. Their ignorance is the result of having a government that invades countries at whims, spreads propaganda against Muslims, operates torture camps and generally be at the root of much of this world's conflict. Yeah, maybe you are more intelligent than the average American, I don't know, and honestly I don't care, because the vast majority of Americans would rather not do anything about the politics of this country and rather watch the latest episode of American Idol. I'm sorry but there's no sugar coating this truth. If you want the world to have a better perception of you, then America as a nation needs to step up its game, impeach Bush and at the very least be informed about basic facts relating to wars it started. Until then I have nothing but contempt for your country.
"I respect the soldiers in Iraq, I respect their cause and their lives."
The only reason, I can imagine, that you respect them is simply because they are Americans. That is not enough for me to respect them. If they were truly heroes, they would be disobeying their corrupt government and serving a sentence instead of contributing towards the murdering of 1 million Iraqis. Then I would respect them for their beliefs and not their nation of belonging and their uniform. Right now they are part of the problem and they will be unless they do something.
For all the free people that still protest.
You're welcome. We protect you
and you are protected by the best.
Your voice is strong and loud,
but who will fight for you?
No one standing in your crowd.
We are your fathers, brothers, and sons,
wearing the boots and carrying guns.
We are the ones that leave all we own,
to make sure your future is carved in stone.
We are the ones who fight and die,
We might not be able to save the world,
Well, at least we try.
We walked the paths to where we are at
and we want no choice other than that.
so when you rally your group to complain,
take a look in the back of your brain.
In order for that flag you love to fly
wars must be fought and young men must die.
We came here to fight for the ones we hold dear.
If that's not respected, we would rather stay here.
So please stop yelling, put down your signs,
and pray for those behind enemy lines.
When the conflict is over and all is well,
be thankful that we chose to go through hell.
Corporal Joshua Miles and all the boys from
3rd Battalion 2nd Marines, Kuwait
Stephen and *Soldier, I believe in what both of you are saying. And I'm glad that even soldiers don't believe in this war. What you said really got to me, it made me want to do something about this situation more than ever.... but I'm only a kid. And I'm only one voice. One letter from One kid read by One congressman won't get anywhere. And that's so disappointing to me
It's because so many people feel powerless that they don't act, and because they don't act they are powerless. You, Kiddo, have the power to change things. If you wrote a letter to your congressman everyday for a year you would get some attention. You might bring this woman home, and you might even make the evening news.
I opposed the war from the begining, since Gulf War 1.
I opposed the bombing of Yugoslavia.
I opposed the Panama invasion.
Women do not belong in the Army, especially, not as combatants.
It is a shame that we send women into harms way.
It is a shame that we have people that still join the military knowing full well that politicians will send them to kill or die for political reasons.
It is a shame that soldiers confuse obeying the Constitution, to which they swear to defend, with obeying orders.
Most soldiers, heck most u.S. citizens, probably have not even read the Constitution, much less read what were the reasons that certain articles were written.
It is an evil paradox that men with the lowest motives can launch wars by appealing to the highest ideals of better men.
--Charley Reese
BTW, I am a father of 3 boys and 1 girl (the youngest). My oldest 2 boys are about to enter draft age. We are not pacifists but we have taught them to think. And I do think that the draft will be needed if we continue in the current track
Which of my rights, exactly, are you protecting? Actually, because you are there my rights are being eroded here.
When I am vocal about my opposition to the war I am called a traitor. Some people think that my "type" even deserve to be executed. If were to attempt to discourage someone from joining the military I, by law, could be thrown in jail. Look it up. So much for 1st amendment rights.
We are not Sparta.
Without the millions of civilians that toil to make a living, help their neighbors, and get taxed to the hilt there would be no military. Without the "doughboy" volunteering and joining the army there would be no cannon fodder. Without the "doughboy" returning to the plow fields after a war there would be no food and money to support all the government employees, the military included.
And please read the Constitution. pay attention to the 9th and 10th amendments. Where in that document does it grant the Federal government authority to spread democracy around the world or to engage in nation building
There over there voluntarily. Nobody forced them to leave. So I would respectfully ask that no one force me or ask me to give the soldiers deployed &/or returning home, any gratitude from me. I didn't start this conflict. I had nothing to do with the problems in Iraq. Leave me out of the whole situation. It's dangerous over there, I understand that. But the people who decided to become soldiers & keep peace over there understood what they were getting into. I'll give them all the gratitude in the universe if they were "defending" our territory here in the U.S. form an invader or what not. I don't understand the concept of interfering with other countries affairs. If interfering was the norm, we'd be in many more conflicts than Iraq. Peace
That may be true. But conflict in Iraq kills humanity alot faster. If I were a politician and told you there were evil men in a country a far away land. Then told you that they could possibly threaten you & your families freedoms... Would you enlist in my army and kill them for me? While I sit back and watch in total & complete safety from the harms that you will encounter.
I support our troops wholeheartedly, which is why I want them to get out of that country, come home, and raise their children, see the first steps, take them to soccer, and all that they cannot do at home. Moving, indeed
it's a captured intense moment, that is it. tagging it with all this digression is rediculous and rude. if you have such strong feelings to change what you think is right for this country, shouldn't you be doing something constructive rather that blogging and yelling at strangers over a picture of a devoted mother
Let's set aside the whole "I support this war" "I don't support this war" "why did she leave her child" thing for a second. Let's not even ask whether or not this mother supports the war she's fighting in. When you're in the military and you're told to fight, you go. You can't say you don't believe in that war, there is no OPTION. And a lot of people have no other choice but to join. Jobs are hard to come by, well paying jobs even harder. Joining the military means a guaranteed paycheck (and your check is tax free when you're serving over there), access to free medical care for you and your family, money for college, future job opportunities. Maybe she joined to give her family a better life. That can mean sacrifice, but if it means her children are fed and clothed and have medical care then it's worth it.
I personally don't support any war, but I DO support my troops.
"Pray for Peace but prepare for war
Would you be willing to give these benefits and rights to a mother in Iraq? Jobs are hard to come by in Iraq. Can you get access to free medical care in Iraq? What about money for college in Iraq? What about the mother who wants to give her family a better life in Iraq? But she can't because the mother from the U.S. is keeping the city in LOCKDOWN. What if the mother in Iraq needs to feed and clothe her children & have medical care for them but can't because there is martial law. So I do believe there is NO OPTION... in IRAQ! God bless the U.S.A.
iraq war or not, whats wrong with america today is exactly what is going on in these forums. this is a moving picture no matter what you think of the war and all we can talk about is what is right or who is wrong. think about it people, get a hold of yourselves and realize what is tearing america apart.
America has to stop continuing their war-economy. The greatest empire in the world still has to sustain their standard of living by manufacturing wars with 3rd world countries, secure energy for fat Americans who love their SUVs, and wage war to strong arm the petrodollar monopoly.
The world is changing and the Internet gives humanity the tool to finally scrutinize governments in an open forum.
Its time every America took a look in the mirror and realize your standard of living is built on the blood and bones of your fellow man. The us vs them, the terrorist threat, are all the US government's fabrication and chasing of phantom terrorists, to perpetuate the war. With the devaluation of the bankrupt dollar, I think the US is about to wage a ten year war with Iran, which would consolidate wealth to the Wizard of Oz and his cronies. The Bush family are war criminals
the sad part about it, is that after the last two wars, Korea and Vietnam, you still don't get it. Your biggest threat as voiced by a previous commander-in-chief was to become a military industrial complex, and look at where you are today. If any of you could ever leave your country and ask why everyone one outside of your country has no time for your policies, and truly listen to the answer, you would either try to fix things or never return to the US.
As anonymous stated earlier, without wars the US is basically insolvent. I don't know how this is going to play out, but the big Exxon Valdez that your on is basically rudderless. Its sad for the few bright people who have little choice in the matter
Only 1 out of 10 americans have a passport. They don't know there is a world outside the US. And as long they have there oprah and Jerry springer, they don't care (the most of them).
In the meanwhile they don't have a friend left in the world. Only a few goverments support in name the US. But every where else there is a anti-us sentiment (even in the UK).
And that is sad, becourse that doesn't have to be. If the people of the USA just opened there eyes and step up to the plate and take back there freedom and liberty and deal with the problems (living on the credit of the rest of the world)
I can't blame the people of the USA but for there ignorance.
I'm a canadian and not a rep or dem and I know taht it's the poor that are fighting the rich's war. But you americans have one thing that you let all of your citizens believe, that they have a choice. Let me tell you how your fake democracy works, 3 wolves and a sheep voting on what to eat for supper. You all make me sick. People choose to go to war. Even when it is someone else's war
Ok, obviously you don't know anybody in the military (who by the way serves the commander and chief, regardless of politics). I have been in for over 10 years now (that includes the Clinton administration). I have worked beside, with and for thousands of veterans who would unanimously agree that we can’t wait for the day where a free nation such as America does not need a military. But, there are plenty of shitheads out there who would love to see America and many of it’s western partners (and eastern too) fall on their own swords and decapitate them selves. There is a 90% chance that somebody in your family, be it a father, grandfather or uncle etc… served in World War 2. Their sole purpose was to kill and stop their enemies. By your ignorant comment above, I am guessing that you are saying that they had no honor in what they did in the 1940s
As a former soldier and mother of 3 and the spouse of a currently deployed member of the same division where this medic is from...none of you have clue what any of this is about.....
The comments you make are personal opinionated in nature, have little if anything to do with her elation at being reunited with her child and above all speak volumes for what we, the military community find sickening about how little the military is supported from back home.
Someday the time may come, where this war will be brought to the shores of our Nation, where your children play and go to school, where you and your spouse work, where your children go to daycare....and I hope that this soldier and the others who sacrifice like she does, like my husband does, like our families do...are still willing to do so, because otherwise, our Nation will be at the mercy of the American People who will have to defend themselves.....and if you all are the example of those who will be the defending...then our Freedom is surely going to end on that "Someday".....
Terri.....is a Hero....and her daughter is proud....our children do care at that age....they stand and say the pledge, they stand at the passing of the colors, at the end of the day when the music plays on post....they know what honor, duty and country is because it is OUR way of life...your children don't because YOU don't.....there is a difference in how we live because Sacrifice is not something we give because WE ARE MADE To....it is given because we know that the price is worth it....it is worth it to give our children a chance to remain free....to keep our Nation as our Forefathers planned it....One Nation Under God....Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all....even if that all includes you!
God Bless Terri and her daughter....God bless her and her daughter when she has to leave again....God Bless each service member spending years away from their families because they know that our Freedom and those we defend are worth it, even if they don't think that sacrifice is worth anything.....God Bless the families who wait and wonder and worry day in and day out...God Bless the families who will never see their loved ones, for they paid the ultimate sacrifice....and God Bless our Great Nation
There are no Gods to Bless Terri, her Daughter, or you. You are a Faith Head & are overly succeptable to such nonsense, which is no doubt why you have swallowed the government "Spin" regarding this Oil Acquisition Venture AKA War on Terror. Just keep on believing in the Tooth Fairy & that your Spouse is the righteous heroic Saviour of the world instead of merely a Tool of the Industrial Oil Complex.
I think we are missing the point here. And that is, the US government CHOSE to invade a foreign state and depose its leader. That was a decision that was made by people with a far greater intellect than any of us (~.o) for reasons that have been totally justified (~.o & ~.o).
Regardless, the serving members of the US armed forces, who are employees of an organization just like anyone else in gainful employment, where then required to go to work.
People who waste time discussing the rights/wrongs of an individuals choice as to whether or not to participate in the conflict should take a breath, and think about why that choice is even necessary. The decision to send mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters etc to war was not made by those actually risking their lives and families in the Gulf, that decision was made for them by the government elect. Their decision was whether or not to show up for work. Everyone else faces the same decision every day, only difference is that if they decide not to show up, they get their ass thrown in prison.
Also, I'm sure the woman in this photo is not after sympathy from anyone. I think it's a disgrace that there are so many people out there who are so quick to criticise when, where it not for her and others like her doing their job, it could just as easily be them in this photo instead.
If any criticism is to be leveled, focus your time and bloggentary on the real villain of this war - the incumbent US administration
Isn't the Soldiers Defense of I was "just showing up for work & doing my job" the same defense the Nazi's used when answering for their crimes against humanity. They were after-all just following orders right!
It's kinda sad that this great picture has been ruined by people politicizing it. It is a great picture, one that few will capture, and it is very emotional, as well. But you folks can't see that. All you see is republican or democrat. I guess we are so wrapped up in this damn war that people don't know how to appreciate things anymore
"It's kinda sad that this great picture has been ruined by people politicizing it. It is a great picture, one that few will capture, and it is very emotional, as well. But you folks can't see that. All you see is republican or democrat. I guess we are so wrapped up in this damn war that people don't know how to appreciate things anymore
Q. to a us citizen. Have you ever thought as to why you are in this mess? Why do you feel that yo u need to fight for your freedom? Why do you think that if you dont fight this war now it is going to be on your own turf? Have you thought as to who owns the media and therefore creates this message. Have you ever thought of thinking for yourself, and not some asinine anectdote that you read somewhere. Do you really know what your government(in alliance with several large corporations) has inflicted to many people throughout most of the world to put you in this position? Most of you are pawns in a big game you dont understand but you must play as it your only way to exist. I will leave that one with you
stupid whore, i hope she dies a slow death and her children grow up to be drugaddicted prostitutes. yeah, thats my opinion of anyone who joins the armed forces and even the police. so come on, lets have some negative replies
You are ingnorant. You are uneducated and have no morals. No one cares about your opinion because it is not needed. I wish you would go to Iraq and see what it is like for our soldiers. Better yet go over there and see what they do to you
Here can be some true in Haters"s post. Not at all but some. Kids withe their mother in some war can"t growing up normally at all, so why not drugs after 10 y for example. And mother who can kill even can"t deserve to be mother.
Hater, you don't have any idea what you are talking about. I have a brother in the Marine Corps reserves (Fox co. 2/24). He was telling me, the week before he left, about his opinion. He said "When your over there and that first ounce of lead goes past your head, politics don't matter. All you care about is getting your buddies in your fireteam home." Don't you see, it's not about being a hero, it's not about politics. I tell you what, when you have your best friend open your door the morning he leaves for Iraq and tell you, nearly in tears "Chris, I don't think I'm coming home, I love you man." you come back to me and tell me how you felt. And just because my brother is going to Iraq, and god forbid, even if he doesn't come home, I will still "Forgive" him. Why? Because he is my brother and I love him, He is my best friend and he is the reason I am who I am today.
JESUS.... WHERE IS THE HUMANITY IN MANY OF THESE POSTS????? I don't give a rats ass if she was educated, poor, rich god fearing or god indifferent. What happens to our society when the majority of the posts are tinged with evil and miss the obvious humanity, pain, suffering and innocence of the child....in this photo. Compassion seems to be dead amongst many of you
That's what we call cooperation! My american colleagues will blow you up and than I will offer you my services as a medic. It works just fine! We will all have work to do and be happy! If you have a house we can also blow it up and than rebuild it and if you have a mother we can kill her and then dig her grave for free! We have the solutions for every problem that we caused. The cooperation at its best...
America is thankfully a free country...so we get the privalege of free speach. We all get that...we can say whatever we want.
And also thankfully we have different opinions and beliefs, which is what makes the world so great! Instead of bashing each other, let's all start using our freedom of speach for good. Speak your mind and explain what you believe and why...you just might be able to inspire someone or change their opionion...Bashing each other is not ever going to get anyone anywhere
Such a nice photograph. I wonder how many Iraqi mothers would like to be able to hold their dead children that have died from America's illegal war and invasion of a sovereign country. A photograph of an Iraqi mother holding a dead child would be a good politically incorrect parallel and should be shown beside this photograph to fully portray the human tragedy that is WAR, but then you guys might now be able to chow down so many burgers
Thank you to most all who have left comment here in regards to the picture of the mother returning from war hugging her child, you have pretty much reinforced my belief that there is rampant stupidity and ignorant amongst us
Stella is right. She chose to be there in Iraq instead to take care of her own kid. Is that kind of stuff really for woman? No, women are seeking it, just because they want some independency in this feministic time. Actually are woman soldiers for sure bad mothers. They are men and only some visual things on them is looking like a female.
Normal Guy", you may find it difficult to believe but all the comments here are a result of the picture. Still Photography is one of the most visually compelling art-forms and will always propagate adverse comment and discussion. If you dont like it go back to your Playstation and be 'normal', as for forums, they are often politically mediated so can not be really defined as being a free expression of speech. I wonder what you mean by 'get a life', is that a state of mind where you neither care for whats happening to your fellow human beings and most likely condone it
You people really need to learn to separate the politics from the people that are forced to suffer because of them. The woman is simply doing her job - as are the thousands of other service men and women. Some of them do their jobs well. Some of them do their jobs poorly. Some are heroes. Some are shammers. But, they are doing their jobs - and it's not their fault we're in this bs war.
You can lay that one at the feet of the politicians.
I served in the military and I am a democrat. I have an American flag hanging on my front porch and I don't go to church or believe in God. I believe in the right to keep and bear arms but I don't mind waiting periods for guns. You can't always put someone in a little box and put a label on them. If some of you would stop doing that for a minute we might all realize that we're in the same boat and actually get something done.
M
I see that the plan has worked and is continuing to manifest. Americans fighting Americans on our own turf. Nice distraction. Being at war with each other.
Peace
What a propaganda! Terri Gurrola participated in a war and she is also responsible for all the pain caused in Iraq. All these photos are published just to touch your feelings and to make you feel sympathy for american soldiers. The truth is far beyond this photo. Don't be stupid. Wake up
How about you go take her place, Bill? Are are you planning to pack your bags and head off to Venezuela to help fight for the communists? Dick.
These people risk their lives on a daily basis so scumbags like you can have free speech to trash them. You're a worthless piece of trash that deserves to experience the "pain" of living under sharia law.
I guess you already have your "toys" packed to go to Venezuela, little girl.
I got a bullet and its written "Uretard" on it.
We are waiting for you.........anytime.
Your communist friend.
Lol. I am thankful to her being in the Guard so that I can flog my 5.7L Hemi in traffic. I also LOL that we still enrage the rest of the world. Im thankful Im not from UK, paying out the ass for "petrol" and Ridin Dirty with jacked up teeth. :owned
She is a medic. Who missed that part? You can discuss whether this war is right or wrong on your own time. But around this photo, you have to put your discussions in context.
How are any of you to judge this woman? In that moment of time, she is a mother who is overwhelmed with emotion from seeing her daughter again. That is all we know of her. We don't know when she singed up for the army, or what her reasons were.
As for whether others serving in the military, who go to fight in Iraq. Remember this: they can also discuss the war in their own time, but when they are sent over, it's got to be in context. They are soldiers, fulfilling a contract they had signed previously, so their opinions no longer matter. And once they are there, it's about following orders and survival.
And think about this..
"For us lads of eighteen they ought to have been mediators and guides to the world of maturity . . . to the future . . . in our hearts we trusted them. The idea of authority, which they represented, was associated in our minds with a greater insight and a more humane wisdom. But the first death we saw shattered this belief. We had to recognize that our generation was more to be trusted than theirs. . . . The first bombardment showed us our mistake, and under it the world as they had taught it to us broke in pieces
She didnt choose to leave. She was told to leave, by an organization she probably joined before there was a war, before she knew she'd have a child to leave. Your opinions are harsh and pointless. You make me weep for our future. Not because you're wrong, or right, but because you have no concept of peace. YOu sit there and cry out harsh words about how many have been killed and yet you hope she dies in the war. Thats so peaceful. Hypocrites rotting from the inside out with your hate of those that oppose you in their hatred of somehting you dont oppose. You're exhausting the tolerance of the intelligent with you ignorant diatribes
Join the army - see new places. Earn money for nothing? Don't do anything, suck the tax payer dry. Cool. If only I could do that without having to kill people when they piss me off. Then again...
and I bet all you liberal communists readily jumped on the war bandwagon on 9/12. Your justifications for your beliefs on the war are as long as Barack HUSSEIN Obama's political contributions (laugh!). If you're so unhappy with this country go else where, I'll give you a tire and you can float your way to Cuba. retards
there are worse pictures inside Iraq of burned children because of the violence caused by the Invasion of Iraq. US selected this war notIraqis and the Iraqis are paying the price for a war they did not choose
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a happy mother and her child, truly touching photo