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Selective Service and My Son
BUZZFLASH READER COMMENTARY
Dear BuzzFlash,
I am devastated. I have brought my children up to love one another and to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Everything I believe in is wrapped up in that simple statement. I taught them to love everyone: Jews, Muslims, Christians, Atheists, Buddhist, etc. No exceptions to the rule because the Jesus I follow gave me no exceptions to the rule. I wouldn't want it any other way.
....and now all my hopes and dreams for my children's happiness are being shredded and spat upon by an ugly, beyond evil dictator - George W. Bush, and his rich buddies.
My son was forced by extremely oppressive laws to sign up for Selective Service for Bush's imperialistic murder rampage around the world. On top of us probably going into impossible debt for my sons education, my son absolutely needs the financial aid and scholarship money to barely afford this dream of college. Now, there is the added threat of 5 years in prison, being labled a felon, and over $200,000 in fines if he doesn't sign up for Selective Service while receiving these benefits.
My son worked through high school and maintained an above 4.0 GPA his whole career because he always knew he wanted college. Then he was in a terrible accident with a severe head injury in his junior year. We were horrified to find out he didn't know us, his own mother and father. His will and strength pushed him through the remainder of his junior year at home, head injury, broken bones, and all. Against all odds, he started his senior year on time. Nothing could stop him. It's been a difficult year to say the least but nothing to be compared to the shadow of hideous war.
After all this, what is my son's reward? Selective Service. I got up early before we gave my son the card to sign. I balled my eyes out so he wouldn't see me. I can't believe this is happening. When will the hurting stop? What next, my daughter?! !
On the inside I am screaming - My babies! GOD, MY BABIES!!!!!!!
I cannot help but know this is the same cry of anguish from other mothers around the world because of George W. Bush and the greedy men behind him. It's also the cry of the helpless mothers in the U.S. who are having their children rounded up and arrested by INS.
Help! Go to peace rallies in your area. Show the locals that we are not behind this George W-ar and oppression. Topple the illusion that this man speaks for us. Give anyone and everyone the courage to stand up by going out on Jan 18th to show your support for peace. Stand on a corner by yourself if you have no organized rally to attend in your area.
This could be our last chance for freedom, democracy, and happiness for the children of the world.
Peace,
A BuzzFlash Reading Mom
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