Every day, on the front page of every newspaper, at the top of every news site homepage, and at the head of every newscast, place the obituary of one American soldier and one Iraqi civilian.
This week I read an article about the nineteen-year-old pregnant widow of a soldier. He called on Tuesday to tell her how excited he was to receive pictures of her, pregnant. He was looking forward to coming home in April for the birth. He died on Saturday.
I read the obituary of a 23-year-old veteran. He was resuscitated after an accident. He told his sister he was at peace in those few moments when his heart stopped. He was blinded in one eye and plates were put in his head. When he came home, he started getting migraines. The doctors told him the migraines were only going to get worse, and there was nothing they could do. He committed suicide.
For a start, pay attention to them. Then bring them home.
For Molly Ivins.
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Amen
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