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Submitted by John McAndrew, Jan 12, 2007 19:10

No one knows why Mr. Bush teared up. We can hope that it was an apprehension of the web of suffering represented by this occasion. But it is scurrilous and irresponsible of you to characterize the Congress' effort to put an end, or at least a limit, to this ill-conceived, mismanaged and wasteful war as in any way dishonoring Corporal Dunham. The dishonor is in wasting more good lives after it has come clear that this war is not in the interests of America or Iraq or the Middle East, just to postpone the admission that this was a mistake. Talking about winning this war is like talking about reaching your destination by refusing to admit the wrong turn taken long ago, and asserting that, if only you follow this road long enough, it will lead you to where you want to go. The Democratic Congress has an opportunity to admit the wrong turn and put us on a new course toward being a more mature and responsible nation. Doing that would honor the Corporal more than the medal or Mr. Bush's belated tears ever will.

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For those sick liberals that did not know this; it is actually more dangerous, way more dangerous to live in... [MORE]	Ariel Townsend	Jan 15, 2007 22:48
No one knows why Mr. Bush teared up. We can hope that it was an apprehension of the web of...	John McAndrew	Jan 12, 2007 19:10
May God continue to bless President Bush. His responsibility is almost beyound comprehension and the American people are so easily... [MORE]	H.F. Mahoney	Jan 12, 2007 15:10
"His responsibility is almost beyound comprehension" Indeed. But that may be for a war crimes tribunal to determine... As for paying the... [MORE]	David Houston	Jan 12, 2007 19:20
Jason Dunham's spirit lives on with God and in the hearts of those brave men and women of our military... [MORE]	John Hetman	Jan 12, 2007 14:13
Would someone please let President Bush know of the love and support so many of us have for him. Thanks... [MORE]	Ann Lewis	Jan 12, 2007 14:12
Spare me. His was another needless death in a needless war. As long as you keep beating the drums of... [MORE]	DB	Jan 12, 2007 14:08
Words cannot relay my sadness and grief, not only for the loss of this fine Marine who gave his life... [MORE]	Marjorie Johnson	Jan 12, 2007 14:01
You headed the editorial "The President's Tears." Fine. You paid tribute to Marine Corporal Jason Dunham, as you should. But... [MORE]	Douglas Schwartz	Jan 12, 2007 13:21
" A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF CANNOT STAND." ALL THE THE GREAT CIVILIZATIONS OF THE PAST COLLAPSED DUE TO INTERNAL... [MORE]	Herman Fleisher	Jan 13, 2007 10:41
Another opinion would be, President Bush finally realizes enough is enough when driven to tears today. He is addicted to... [MORE]	tony	Jan 12, 2007 10:00
Thank you for writing this article and the photograph that showed the depth of emotion. Our President is fully... [MORE]	Lynn Wyman	Jan 12, 2007 08:57
Just wanted to thank you for this article. In my almost 71 years I have not seen a President with... [MORE]	rosanna townsend	Jan 12, 2007 08:19
Shame on the President for using Cpl Dunham's act of heroism to try and sell his escallation of the war. As... [MORE]	Max T	Jan 12, 2007 01:58

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