Dick Cheney Has No Soul

by DFA Staff [courtesy of Blog for America]

On this sad day, as we mark the grim milestone of 4,000 dead US soldiers in Iraq, Vice President Dick Cheney reminds us, once again, of how little feeling he has for those who know the true meaning of service.  In an interview with ABC News, the Vice President was asked about the sacrifices made by US service members:

"The president carries the biggest burden, obviously," Cheney said. "He's the one who has to make the decision to commit young Americans, but we are fortunate to have a group of men and women, the all-volunteer force, who voluntarily put on the uniform and go in harm's way for the rest of us."

Really, Mr. Cheney?  "The president carries the biggest burden"?  Not the "men and women, the all-volunteer force, who voluntarily put on the uniform and go in harm's way for the rest of us."?  Not the young child who never met her father before he was blown up by an IED?  Not the husband who will never get to see his wife again because she was killed in the line of duty?  Not the parent who has to suffer the ultimate tragedy of having their child die before they do?

Danny
Communications Director