On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 18:56:45 -0500, Dan Minette wrote > <quote> > Others in the family bitterly opposed Cindy's stance. In a statement, > her sister-in-law - Casey's aunt - said that "the rest of the > Sheehan family supports the troops, our country and our president." > Cindy's surviving son begged her to come home. It was revealed that > her husband had filed for divorce. Their son's death, as in so many > families, had strained their marriage rather than, as in others, > making it stronger. <unquote>
And you got "her other son, or his father (both of whom seem to think his death is a nobel sacrifice)" from that? Her sister-in-law was not speaking for Pat or their surviving son. What pat has said is that they wanted his wife home, not that they endorse this war. I recall reading that their other son was going to join her at Camp Casey, but I don't know if that happened yet -- hardly the action of someone who disagrees. I know Pat Sheehan's attitudes about this war quite well. We've dined and raised a few beers together and been on the same panels at peace events. We communicate by e-mail and phone periodically. I can tell you that he is no Bush supporter. His frustration is that he feels as though he has lost a son and a wife. I'm not betraying any confidences by telling you that -- he's said as much to the press. The split between Cindy and Pat is not about political differences. Although a split like this is never about one thing, in the end it was about priorities -- family v. politics. Cindy has thrown herself completely into political action. If there's "another man" in this sad story, it is the peace movement. Within GSFP, people have said that Cindy deserves extra support now that Pat has filed for divorce. I quickly added that we need to support Pat, too... and found that as I was writing that e-mail, somebody else had already written the same thing -- Cindy. Nick -- Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Voicemail: 408-904-7198 _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
