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Jun-5-2006 23:58

Well for those of you who dont know me I am a Marine who was just recently deployed to Iraq. I was just going to let everyone know that I am doing fine. Its so hot over here though I cant stand it. I should be back in a few months. I will try to log on once a day or so to read my messages and this post. I wish I had the time to play all my cases but thats not very likely. Well I will chat with you all later.

Aug-23-2006 02:07

I'm as anti-war as they come but even I know the difference between bitching at some random kid who's been sent over there and actually doing something politically effective. Don't yell at the soldiers, yell at their commanders!

Charlie, I'm glad you weren't hurt. However, there's a good chance that while you were there, you saw some other people hurt really really badly, am I right? Violence is a funny thing - it inspires violent reactions, which might have something to do with why some people sent you nasty pm's. For your own sake, I hope that you didn't lose anyone you really felt strongly about while you were there. But if you did, and it hurts, I would invite you to communicate that pain to the persons who were responsible for putting people in the line of fire.

Aug-23-2006 06:21

Welcome home soon Charlie.

Crunch, very nice comment and good rational action. Thank you for expressing a thoughtful and intelligent way of expressing disagreement.

Aug-23-2006 11:55

I don't know what anyone could say after that excellent and stirring statement by Al Z - but I have to add my two cents worth here:

Motor Vehicle Accidents are the leading cause of death for children under the age of 14. Ever time you put your child in a motor vehicle you are putting your child "in harms way." My point in this is that those of you pointing your fingers need to realize that there are four more pointing right back at YOU!!

Charlie - thank you for your willingness to serve your country and protect our right to freely post all the thoughts shared here. God bless you and come home safely!!!

Aug-23-2006 12:01

Charlie, my dear friend, I'm so VERY happy to hear that you are staying, and didnt let some weak minded individuals drive u away!

I look forward to seeing you on Sleuth, and most of all, coming home safely!!

Look forward to chatting with u more often when u return! You are grately missed!!

Aug-23-2006 21:36

Good Charlie, we are all happy to hear it.....

:)

Aug-23-2006 23:43

I am so glad to hear you are coming home, Charlie! It means our many prayers have been answered. Please let us know what we can do for you when you do get home.