The Chosen Ones...

[IndyOp]

Cindy and Casey, I mean. I knew she had guts, and admired her tremendously. I am beginning to believe, really believe, that she and Casey were 'chosen' for this mission. Why?

I watched the video of Cindy - "I know the Camp Casey Movement is going to End the War in Iraq" - posted at truthout.org. In it she said (paraphrasing broadly):

She wasn't sure about other mothers, but when she nursed Casey she used to promise him that she would never let him be sent to war.

After Vietnam, people who worked against the war thought they had been successful in ending the war and they went home. Cindy is not going to stop after the Iraq War is over - she is determined to do what is necessary to make sure that we never fight another war for imperialism again.

She said that she wanted people to really know Casey - not just that he was an alter boy for 10 years or that he was an Eagle Scout - but that when he was a little boy at the end of each day when he was tucked into bed he would say, "Thank you, mama, this was the best day of my life."

And this happened (posted yesterday by Bush-Eats-Beef):

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"Cindy Sheehan, left, begins to cry as Anishinabi elder Dennis Banks of the American Indian Movement puts gold stars on her warrior shawls presented to her at Camp Casey 2 near President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas, Monday, Aug. 29, 2005. Banks drove 1357 miles from northern Minnesota to present Sheehan with the Native American gift reserved for warriors. (AP Photo/LM Otero)"

I was moved by the fact that Banks honored Cindy. I was bowled over by the fact that Cindy 'got it' - her tears were the perfect response. I sent the last item on to a Native friend who knows many elders - he said, in his typically understated way - this is big.

I am feeling hopeful - tempered with sadness for all touched by the devastation in LA and Miss. - still: hope.

[Dakini23]

1. :)

That picture is very moving and beautiful!
Thank you for posting. :)
Peace

[uppityperson]

2. peace and love and sorrow and hope, what a mixture

peace

[IndyOp]

5. good summary - thanks uppity - (nt)

[MuseRider]

3. I was there when she gave that

talk. There were not many dry eyes in the tent that night. It was heartbreaking and something every single person in this country should hear.

[IndyOp]

4. A link to the video of Cindy so everyone can see...

Look for Cindy Sheehan - "I know the Camp Casey Movement is going to end the War in Iraq." Live from Crawford, Texas -- 08.24.05

<http://www.truthout.org/multimedia.htm>

:)