A Victim of War

[ZimZam]

I just found out that my cousin's son came home (his third tour) and shot his self. He was twenty three. When I was young, I was naive enough to think that killing dinks was for a good cause. I was wrong. When I came home I was naive enough to believe that we would never again be drawn into a worthless conflict. I understand realpolitik, just remind me again what we're doing there, and like the song says, "What so civil about war? RIP Lil Pete.

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[ivan]

condolences, senor. a shame indeed, doubly so as his death won't be accounted in the butcher's bill for these 2 pointless intrigues we've thrown ourselves into.

[sobo]

Really sorry to hear that, ZZ. My condolences to you, and your cousin's family. This thing is making a run for being as long as Viet Nam was, and just as pointless.

[ivan]

afghanistan became our longest war as of june

[KirkW]

I'm so sick and tired of hearing these stories.

 

Sorry for your families loss and what this country did to your nephew. My youngest brother is the same age and may soon find himself in a far away desert wondering what the fuck he's doing there. I fear something like this more than I do him not coming back. He still believes in his country "right or wrong" and I often wonder what will happen to him when he finally figures out that it's all a lie and always has been.

 

Again, so sorry to hear about this Zimzam. Thanks for posting.

 

 

[tvashtarkatena]

Condolences. What a waste.

[ZimZam]

Thanks gents. Much appreciated.

 

For Pete.