This just crossing on Drudge . . . <br><br>FAMILY OF FALLEN SOLDIER PLEADS: PLEASE STOP, CINDY!<br>Thu Aug 11 2005 12:56:21 ET<br><br>The family of American soldier Casey Sheehan, who was killed in Iraq on April 4, 2004, has broken its silence and spoken out against his mother Cindy Sheehan's anti-war vigil against George Bush held outside the president's Crawford, Texas ranch. <br><br>The following email was received by the DRUDGE REPORT from Cherie Quarterolo, Casey's aunt and godmother: <br><br><blockquote>Our family has been so distressed by the recent activities of Cindy we are breaking our silence and we have collectively written a statement for release. Feel free to distribute it as you wish. Thanks Ð Cherie <br><br>In response to questions regarding the Cindy Sheehan/Crawford Texas issue: Sheehan Family Statement: <br><br><blockquote>The Sheehan Family lost our beloved Casey in the Iraq War and we have been silently, respectfully grieving. We do not agree with the political motivations and publicity tactics of Cindy Sheehan. She now appears to be promoting her own personal agenda and notoriety at the the expense of her son's good name and reputation. The rest of the Sheehan Family supports the troops, our country, and our President, silently, with prayer and respect. <br><br>Sincerely, <br><br>Casey Sheehan's grandparents, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.</blockquote></blockquote> <br><br>Developing...<br><br>= = = = = = = = = = =<br><br>That said, as the Mother of Casey Sheehan, and a citizen of our country, Cindy Sheehan can do and say whatever she wants. I just thought it was interesting to read the reaction from the rest of the family. <br><br>* * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br>I [censored] bigger than you.<br>

Isn't it just a tad ironic that a family would be suspicious of their relative's political motivations and react by participating in an ongoing political hatchet job? How lovely. Also, why would they contact a web site that had previously misrepresented their relative so badly that the source newspaper had to follow up?<br><br>-- Charlie Alpha Roger Yankee Whiskey

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>Isn't it just a tad ironic that a family would be suspicious of their relative's political motivations and react by participating in an ongoing political hatchet job?<p><hr></blockquote><p>As family members of the slain soldier, they have a voice too. And why are you so willing to pass on the notion that Cindy Sheehan might not be engaging on her own political hatchet job? I'm not saying she is, but it's possible. Her family certainly thinks so. <br><br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p> Also, why would they contact a web site that had previously misrepresented their relative so badly that the source newspaper had to follow up?<p><hr></blockquote><p><br>Part of the large "NeoCon conspiracy", of course. <br><br>* * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br>I [censored] bigger than you.

A mother and father are upset that their two daughters are making national headlines leading a protest that has found a voice for millions. Grandparents who lost a grandson want that grief to fade away. I can sympathize with Sheehan's parents, but is an email from an aunt and godmother worthy of a Drudge headline? <br><br>Cindy Sheehan was interviewed yesterday: link<br><br>

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>but is an email from and aunt and godmother worthy of a Drudge headline? <p><hr></blockquote><p>Seeing as how Cindy Sheehan is pushing to make this a very public story, why wouldn't a statement from Casey Sheehan's family be a Drudge headline?<br><br>* * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br>I [censored] bigger than you.

Looks to me like the media has become both adept at, and comfortable with helping families publicly rip themselves apart. Family Fued News has been a tad slow since the Shiavo circus left town. But oh looky, a new brawl with a big fat shiny political handle is rolling down Main Street! <br><br>Barf!<br><br>

Good point. <br><br>* * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br>I [censored] bigger than you.<br>

That just makes it more ironic!<br><br>-- Charlie Alpha Roger Yankee Whiskey

"Pushing" to make this a very public story by sitting for days is a ditch along the road to the Ranch?™ I thought she said herself she was surprised by the attention, so of course she'll talk to the reporters her come to her. <br><br>Right or wrong, foolish or brilliant, she's taking responsibility for her actions. She's not asking anyone else to justify her protest, she's asking the President to talk to her face to face about his responsibilty. She lost her son and she firmly believes his death was not for the reasons the President has stated. <br><br>Would emails from Matt Drudge's godmother be worthy of this publicity if they disagreed with his public political posturing? <br><br><br>Gandhi walked across India to the sea to make salt (so it went in the movie.) <br><br><br><br><br>

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>That just makes it more ironic!<p><hr></blockquote><p>YAY! It's ironic . . . and?<br><br>* * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br>I [censored] bigger than you.<br>