U.S. Gen. Franks Warns 'Human Shields' in Iraq Their Safety

[bfez1]

In the event of war, American and allied forces could not assure the safety of civilians who deliberately position themselves as human shields against attack on Iraqi targets, the U.S. general who would run the war said in an Associated Press interview. "We'll do our best to avoid noncombatant casualties and, I will tell you, we will not be 100 percent successful," said Army Gen. Tommy R. Franks, the commander of U.S. Central Command

[mf_dolphin]

And that's the way it should be! These "Human Shields" are sadly misguided and are being blantantly used by Saddam Hussein. On Good Morning America this morning they were talking about being told where they were to be stationed by the Iraqi Government. I'm sure some will be placed close to high value military targets just in the hope some of them will be killed. What IDIOTS!

[bfez1]

Instead of "human shields" they should call themselves "human idiots"

[Guest]

Amen bfez - I agree totally. Human idiots is definitely more adapt name - but not polictically correct.

Patricia aka Ticka1

[black opal]

Does anyone remember when Jane Fonda went to N. Vietnam? She had alot of military & civilians very upset. To this day she is still hated by some. These fools are just that. I do not want the country to go to war , but by george blow thier butts up if they are in the wrong place. What idiots! Singing and acting like this is the 70's. It is not. We can not afford to be that naive. Good to be back. Missed all of you

[petal*pusher]

Saw these yakkety people on GMA also......sure wish the media would not even pay any attention to them. Are they expecting us to feel bad if they get hurt or killed??.........p

[petal*pusher]

My brother sent me this.....thought it was great!


Subject: Ann Margaret and the Veteran

I always did like Ann Margaret.

I thought you would like to see the attached copy of a story about a
Vietnam vet and Ann Margaret which is written by the vet's wife. It is
unique and well worth reading.

True Story--Ann Margaret

Richard, (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in
Vietnam other than he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black & white photo he had taken at a USO show of Ann Margaret with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his treasures.

A few years ago, Ann Margaret was doing a book signing at a local
bookstore. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 o'clock for the 7:30 signing. When I got there after work, the line went all the way around the bookstore, circled the parking lot, and disappeared behind a parking garage. Before her appearance, bookstore employees announced that she would sign only her book and no memorabilia would be permitted.

Richard was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let her
know how much those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home. Ann Margaret
came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it was soon
Richard's turn. He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo. When he did, there were many shouts from the employees that she would not sign it. Richard said, "I understand. I just wanted her to see it."

She took one look at the photo, tears welled up in her eyes and she
said, "This is one of my gentlemen from Viet Nam and I most certainly will sign his photo. I know what these men did for their country and I always have time for "my gentlemen". With that, she pulled Richard across the table and planted a big kiss on him. She then made quite a to-do about the bravery of young men she met over the years, how much she admired them and how much she appreciated them. There weren't too many dry eyes among those close enough to hear.
She then posed for pictures and acted as if he was the only one there.

Later, at dinner, Richard was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to
talk about it, my big strong husband broke down in tears.
"That's the first time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army",
he said. That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little
straighter and, for the first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet.

I'll never forget Ann Margaret for her graciousness and how much that
small act of kindness meant to my husband. I now make it a point to say Thank You to every person I come across who served in our Armed Forces.

Freedom does not come cheap and I am grateful for all those who have
served their country. If you'd like to pass on this story, feel free to do so. Perhaps it will help others to become aware of how important it is to acknowledge the contribution our service people make.

I hope this gets around to Jane Fonda. "




Brings back memories for some of us doesn't it??.......p

[mf_dolphin]

Great story petal*pusher and thanks for sharing!

Black Opal, I'm one of those that remember Jane Fonda's stunt in Vietnam. When our men and women were dying in Vietnam she traveled to North Vietnam and made propaganda films for our enemy's. To this day I refuse to watch anything with her in it. Does it hurt her...of course not, but she was a traitor and only because her father was such a great man did she avoid going to jail. As far as I'm concerned she should have been shot!

[M2]

The military calls them "casualities of war." They shouldn't be in the wrong place at the wrong time.