Having a cousin in the US Marines, I naturally fear for his safety and was wondering how do other families cope with constanly living with knowledge that news of their loved one's death could be minutes away?
I understand the rationale that he would have made the ultimate sacrifice for his country but the manner in which the war in Iraq has been haphazardly prosecuted thus far, leads me to believe that it will be for naught.
Although my family knows about the soldier's life (grandfather as one of the first Indian supply pilots for the RAF in WW2 ,another cousin presently in the Canadian infantry and another signing up in Germany), I fail to see the benefit or worth of the war in Iraq and my ultimate fear is that even if he returns alive,a scenario similar to post-Vietnam is awaiting; wherein, vets are improperly cared for and/or seen as a burden on society.
I guess what I am attempting to convey is the feeling that things are getting progressively worse, with no end in sight and for no good reason.
Thank you
I understand the rationale that he would have made the ultimate sacrifice for his country but the manner in which the war in Iraq has been haphazardly prosecuted thus far, leads me to believe that it will be for naught.
Although my family knows about the soldier's life (grandfather as one of the first Indian supply pilots for the RAF in WW2 ,another cousin presently in the Canadian infantry and another signing up in Germany), I fail to see the benefit or worth of the war in Iraq and my ultimate fear is that even if he returns alive,a scenario similar to post-Vietnam is awaiting; wherein, vets are improperly cared for and/or seen as a burden on society.
I guess what I am attempting to convey is the feeling that things are getting progressively worse, with no end in sight and for no good reason.
Thank you
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