Magnifisyncopathological: Are They Actually 'Fighting for Our Freedom'?

January 14, 2005

Are They Actually 'Fighting for Our Freedom'?

This Russmo cartoon hits it perfectly. It is a depiction of a US soldier in Iraq reading a letter from his father. It describes the situaton back home with either the most sarcastic clenched-teeth anger I've read in some time or with the all-too-common complete naivete on display by so many of the war's supporters:

Dear Jimmy,

Hope all is well in Iraq. We are so proud of you for going over there to fight for our freedom. A lot has happened since you left...

Our home was taken by the feds for back taxes we owed, and then the family business was condemned by the city so they could build a football stadium.

Mom was arrested for carrying a gun in her purse and your brother is in prison for smoking a joint. At least your sister is okay, though she has to go to court for not wearing a seatbelt.

We wish you were here to help pay for all the legal fees, but just knowing you are over there fighting for the liberties we cherish makes it all worthwhile.

Love, Dad

I'll opt for the former.

This is why I inwardly sneer at the bumper stickers that proclaim "Freedom isn't Free." Yeah, apparently it isn't.

Russmo's also got good ones on the 2004 election cycle schematic and the direction of the Republican Party.

Posted by Drizzten at January 14, 2005 11:06 AM

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