My name is Cindy, I am a mother and my son serves in the U.S. military. That is where any similarity to Cindy Sheehan ends. My heart aches for every parent who has lost a child in the war. I cannot conceive of a life a without my son.
As mothers we watched our boys grow up into brave young men. We shared their dreams for the future; no parent expects to outlive their child. However, I would not want to ever dishonor my son or disrespect the country he loves by acting the way Sheehan does. I respect his choice to serve his country. Our sons chose well, we have a right to be proud mothers. On the homefront we should conduct ourselves in such a way that they would be proud of us.
When I heard that Sen. John McCain met with Sheehan and afterwards she referred to him as a “warmonger,” something rose up within me. I oppose all that she is doing and refute her disgraceful message.
My daughter recently rented the movie about McCain’s service and his years as a prisoner of war. While I may not agree on every issue with McCain, I highly respect the man. He suffered the worst treatment and did so with dignity and honor. As Americans we owe him a debt of gratitude, as we do with everyone who serves in the military. My son and Sheehan’s son are among those.
It seems Sheehan has displaced her sorrow with misdirected anger. She aims vicious statements at America and Americans while those deserving of anger – the insurgents – are not targeted. Her actions are counter-productive. She is behaving shamefully.
She needs to stop. She should mourn her loss, for it is great, but please do not strive to divide this great nation.
Cindy Imholt
Marysville
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