Lt. Michael P. Murphy > any of us

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  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    catefrances wrote:
    ooh just feel the testosterone flying around in here. :rolleyes:

    what can we learn from lt. murphy's death conor?

    hopefully the co's will be evaluating the mission and working on ways to increase the odds of success in similar missions in the future. hopefully the generals are working on ways to ensure those helicopters and abckups get there faster in the future. hopefully the equipment suppliers are working on ways to make sure the guy doesn't have to walk out into open fire to transmit a call for help. hopefully joe politician is thinking about how to properly fund and allocate such military resources. and hopefully joe citizen is thinking about whether or not his/her politicians are exercising proper judgment in their decisions about military actions.
  • Purple Hawk
    Purple Hawk Posts: 1,300
    catefrances wrote:
    then from that perspective lt. michael murphy is a better man than i am because i could never sacrifice my life for any other except my children because they are truly the only thing greater than myself.

    You are willing to sacrifice yourself for your children...that's not something to brush aside :D
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  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    Purple Hawk wrote:
    You are willing to sacrifice yourself for your children...that's not something to brush aside :D

    but not as admirable as sacrificing yourself for your country. america is the best thing since sliced bread and way more important than any individual life could ever be.
  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    Purple Hawk wrote:
    You are willing to sacrifice yourself for your children...that's not something to brush aside :D

    oh i don't brush it aside.

    and i can't say what i would have done in lt. murphy's situation but the thought of drawing enemy fire would have probably made me hesitate just that little bit too long. my heart goes out to his family and to the families of all those killed in afghanistan and all around the world in the name of war and famine and greed.
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  • Purple Hawk
    Purple Hawk Posts: 1,300
    catefrances wrote:
    oh i don't brush it aside.

    and i can't say what i would have done in lt. murphy's situation but the thought of drawing enemy fire would have probably made me hesitate just that little bit too long. my heart goes out to his family and to the families of all those killed in afghanistan and all around the world in the name of war and famine and greed.

    my heart, and i'm sure i'll speak for yours, goes to those who do what is right, in the face of fear :)
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    And I try to make this kind and clear
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  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    Purple Hawk wrote:
    my heart, and i'm sure i'll speak for yours, goes to those who do what is right, in the face of fear :)

    even when not staring fear in the face. :)
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  • Purple Hawk
    Purple Hawk Posts: 1,300
    catefrances wrote:
    even when not staring fear in the face. :)

    or even when doing so!
    And you ask me what I want this year
    And I try to make this kind and clear
    Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
    Cuz I don't need boxes wrapped in strings
    And desire and love and empty things
    Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    Purple Hawk wrote:
    or even when doing so!

    i was in agreeance with you. just clarifying my thoughts on the subject. i imagine tis a difficult thing to keep your head in such situations. :)
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  • Kann
    Kann Posts: 1,146
    With all due respect I fail to see how a soldier is > than me, whatever his actions in Afghanistan. Happy to see his life is at least worth a medal and truly sorry for his friends and family, but that doesn't make him "human being of the year".
  • Purple Hawk
    Purple Hawk Posts: 1,300
    Kann wrote:
    With all due respect I fail to see how a soldier is > than me, whatever his actions in Afghanistan. Happy to see his life is at least worth a medal and truly sorry for his friends and family, but that doesn't make him "human being of the year".

    i'm guessing you are really all about you...that's why you fail to see why this man is greater than you will ever be.
    And you ask me what I want this year
    And I try to make this kind and clear
    Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
    Cuz I don't need boxes wrapped in strings
    And desire and love and empty things
    Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    Purple Hawk wrote:
    i'm guessing you are really all about you...that's why you fail to see why this man is greater than you will ever be.

    i'm going to join the military soon just for the free blowjobs. be sure to wipe your mouth between privates buddy!
  • Purple Hawk
    Purple Hawk Posts: 1,300
    soulsinging wrote:
    i'm going to join the military soon just for the free blowjobs. be sure to wipe your mouth between privates buddy!

    the mother of all zingers :D
    And you ask me what I want this year
    And I try to make this kind and clear
    Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
    Cuz I don't need boxes wrapped in strings
    And desire and love and empty things
    Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    Purple Hawk wrote:
    the mother of all zingers :D

    you left yourself wide open... which will make your work on the base that much easier!

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