California Paper Asks on Mother's Day

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California Paper Asks on Mother's Day: How Many More Young Americans Will Be Killed in Iraq?
The editorial page of the Stockton (Ca.) Record has a special message for readers today, in print and on the paper's Web site. Along with the photos of 20 local men killed in Iraq, it poses the question: "On this Mother's Day we ask: How many more must pay this price? Who will be next?"

The simple text reads:

"They have served their county. They have personified patriotism. They have given their lives. They are heroes who have left loved ones who cherish prideful memories but mourn the loss of their son, daughter, spouse, father or mother. We salute their dedication but are left to wonder:

"Who will be next? And how many more?"

(snip)
The paper endorsed George W. Bush for president in 2000 and 2004.

http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003584601

Ranks of the fallen continue to grow
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070513/A_OPINION01/70512016/-1/A_OPINION