Posted by Toph on December 6, 2006, at 12:49:28
In reply to Re: “That’s between me and my boy.” » Declan, posted by Dinah on December 5, 2006, at 6:25:41
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> When my brother was overseas, I was frequently asked how he was doing. I always answered politely and with appreciation that someone remembered and cared.
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> I can't even imagine merely answering in that way, not even if I were suspicious of the motivations for asking. And I can't quite imagine anyone applauding me if I did answer someone that way.
>If my child or brother were in Iraq and the Commander in Chief asked me how he or she is doing, I can't imagine answering politely to the individual who is ultimately responsible for he or she being there instead of lovingly responding that I wished they were home. I applaud people who say what needs saying. Bush's response was overtly inconsiderate to a concerned father.
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