Posted by
Paleo Pat on Friday, January 04, 2008 11:42:34 PM
You know, I didn't support this war. But I'll dipped if I'll ever utter a cross word at a American Solider.
Anyways, I have some sad news to report.
This is just too sad for words.... 
Andy Olmsted R.I.P.
I am glad that he did write this part here:
I
do ask (not that I'm in a position to enforce this) that no one try to
use my death to further their political purposes. I went to Iraq and
did what I did for my reasons, not yours. My life isn't a chit to be
used to bludgeon people to silence on either side. If you think the
U.S. should stay in Iraq, don't drag me into it by claiming that
somehow my death demands us staying in Iraq. If you think the U.S.
ought to get out tomorrow, don't cite my name as an example of
someone's life who was wasted by our mission in Iraq. I have my own
opinions about what we should do about Iraq, but since I'm not around
to expound on them I'd prefer others not try and use me as some kind of
moral capital to support a position I probably didn't support. Further,
this is tough enough on my family without their having to see my
picture being used in some rally or my name being cited for some
political purpose. You can fight political battles without hurting my
family, and I'd prefer that you did so.
Thank you Andy for your honesty and may you rest in peace. Prayers and thoughts for your family.
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