Barbara and Jenna Bush
I've blogged about this before but I just found another article urging the Bush twins to go to Iraq:
I think it's shameful that they haven't gone. We need to say so.On many occasions, President George W. Bush has lectured the American people that "amidst all this violence and bloodshed" in Iraq, "is the sacrifice worth it? It is worth it, and it is vital to the security of our country.
Well then, why don't his daughters, 25 year olds Barbara and Jenna join the armed services and share in the sacrifice? Or is the sacrifice only to be borne overwhelmingly by lower-income whites, Hispanics and African-Americans who comprise the bulk of the casualties?
Mr. Bush is constantly speechifying to the American people, and increasingly failing to secure their support. Nearly 70 percent of Americans want out of Iraq and believe it was not worth the price. Americans may be wondering why neither Bush, nor Cheney, nor the neocons, who fabricated the causes for invading Iraq, nor the corporate bosses raking in war profits - why neither they nor their families are showing any signs of sacrifice?
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The old nineteen sixties phrase, "if you're not part of the risk, you won't be part of the solution" applies to the Bush family. It's even worse. Some of Bush's relatives are involved in the war business, making money from their participation in companies and firms thriving off Defense Department contracts.
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If you agree that having Jenna and Barbara join the armed forces will help bring George W. Bush closer to bringing the soldiers home and ending this boomeranging war-occupation, express you support to:
Bush Twins to Iraq
Democracy Rising
PO Box 18485
Washington, D.C., 20036
or visit: democracyrising.us
Jenna is in Panama right now, working for the UN here. I just hope her dad doesn't decide to stop by and visit her on his "No, really! I'm a lot better than Hugo!" tour. Last time he stopped here the entire city of Panama was practically under house arrest. We couldn't go anywhere!
ReplyDeleteOh, by the way, nice blog you have here!
A group of us talked about this at lunch just yesterday...and I have to admit I am torn about the idea: I feel that the progeny of the rich and privileged should also share in the dreadful responsibility of war (especially when their parents are responsible for getting us involved in the first place), but on the other hand, they would be an instant target for terrorism and anyone close to them (i.e. bodyguards, troops) would be in danger. Just as when Prince Harry goes to Iraq, it will be like painting a bull's-eye on anyone with whom he serves.
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