What gives you the right to f*** with our lives: VII:
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ronald L. Paulsen, 53, of Vancouver, Wash., died on Oct. 17 in Tarmiya, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Paulsen was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, Utica, N.Y.
53 years old. This isn’t some kid who couldn’t make up his mind what to do with himself. Not that I think anyone should over there dying to defend the delusions of Dear Leader, but for some kid, drunk on entitlement, to cheer for a war he won’t fight is sad. To be willing to have someone his father’s age die in his place is pathetic.