[slamdunkpro]

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There's a lot of venomous, personal abuse, such as the above, directed at this woman from pro-war fanatics. This woman is a mother who lost a son, in case someone has forgotten.

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I respect the fact that she lost her son.
I respect her son for voluntarily joining the military
I respect her son’s family for supporting him.

I lost some respect for her when her son’s family (wife, etc) said she doesn’t speak for them or her son.

I lost more respect for her when she decided that she was the self appointed spokesman for families who lost members in the military.

I lost even more respect for her when families who lost members in the military stated that she doesn’t speak for them.

I lost more of what was left of my respect for her when it was obvious that in her mind “it’s all about her”

I lost the rest when she hired a publicist, a media consultant, a full time make-up person and a writing staff.

She became a joke when the Michael Moore crowd got involved.

She met with the President once – that wasn’t enough for her

Now she’s doing everything she can to get back in the media spotlight.

She doesn’t disserve any more respect or attention – she’s destroyed her own credibility.

What she does need is professional help, psychological, not media related.

I don't hate her - I pity her.