Use Them And Lose Them

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Remember the following she had? I'm talking about Cindy Sheehan. She had people following her around the country, because she was the latest media-created anti-war icon.

I completely disagree with her methods and viewpoints on the war. I think that the things she has said, are utterly ridiculous and irresponsible..... However, I hope God blesses her soul. That woman has made the ultimate sacrifice. Her child was killed in action in defense of his country.

If the opponent of Cindy Sheehan had the courage to admit it, they'd tell you they'd never want to see their child die for any reason. I know, I know, many of her statements are pure propaganda, but she is far more justified than someone like Ted Kennedy. This woman is grieving. Ted Kennedy offers criticism but no solution. This woman's job is to grieve. Ted Kennedy's job is to help our country. His consistent anti-war, anti-U.S. anti-Bush tirades do nothing but demoralize the people asked to protect our country. John Kerry couldn't have changed the course of this war. But armchair quarterbacking is easy from the losing bench.

It's clear that her worth to the anti-war movement has run it's course. She no longer captures the media's eye like she did in the beginning. Suddenly, like a popular clique at school, she's left sitting where she began. A mom who lost her child and can't think of a good reason as to why that happened. Yet her "supporters" are no where to be found. Compare the photo above to the account of this article not too long ago.

She's no longer the cool kid. It's a shame, because now she's left by a movement that no longer cares about her, and is left grieving her loss alone.