misterfact
Rookie
- Oct 23, 2009
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to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghan
suggestion:
Why not stop trying to win the "hearts and minds" of Iraqi and Afghan civilians with your cheap handouts of used clothing and handing out candy to kids. I'm sure the women over there would much rather have sewing machines and fabric so they can make their own clothing styles; and as far as the candy- I'm sure those kids' parents aren't happy having to deal with all those cavities you've promoted!
Why don't you consider giving, loaning, or even selling (on a time payment plan, if necessary) items that those people really NEED !!
Items like: personal water purifiers, gasoline fueled stoves (non-explosive white gas or other petroleum distillates-they have plenty of oil to make that), solar stoves, ballistic vests,steel helmets, etc.....
I'm sure you will win a hell of a lot more "hearts and minds" if you show more concern and take ACTION regarding their need to be more self-sufficient.
You can email home, friends, your church and even MYSELF for those donated items.
If your commanding officers forbid you to do that- tell them to "go to hell!"
You are old enough to know the right thing to do!
Sincerely,
Michael Corman
[email protected]
suggestion:
Why not stop trying to win the "hearts and minds" of Iraqi and Afghan civilians with your cheap handouts of used clothing and handing out candy to kids. I'm sure the women over there would much rather have sewing machines and fabric so they can make their own clothing styles; and as far as the candy- I'm sure those kids' parents aren't happy having to deal with all those cavities you've promoted!
Why don't you consider giving, loaning, or even selling (on a time payment plan, if necessary) items that those people really NEED !!
Items like: personal water purifiers, gasoline fueled stoves (non-explosive white gas or other petroleum distillates-they have plenty of oil to make that), solar stoves, ballistic vests,steel helmets, etc.....
I'm sure you will win a hell of a lot more "hearts and minds" if you show more concern and take ACTION regarding their need to be more self-sufficient.
You can email home, friends, your church and even MYSELF for those donated items.
If your commanding officers forbid you to do that- tell them to "go to hell!"
You are old enough to know the right thing to do!
Sincerely,
Michael Corman
[email protected]