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A wounded veteran from Operation Iraqi Freedom received a Christmas card that contained anti-war and death sentiments. Images of the card can be seen at the following link: http://michellemalkin.com/archives/004021.htm

Please send this warrior the proper sentiments:

PFC Joshua Sparling

C/O Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20307-5001



If you wish to help in other ways, please contact:

The Red Cross

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Avenue, NW

Heaton Pavillion

3EO5

Washington, DC 20307

(202) 782-3501

"For those that have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."

ChiptBeef wrote: A wounded veteran from Operation Iraqi Freedom received a Christmas card that contained anti-war and death sentiments. Images of the card can be seen at the following link: http://michellemalkin.com/archives/004021.htm

Please send this warrior the proper sentiments:

PFC Joshua Sparling

C/O Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20307-5001



If you wish to help in other ways, please contact:

The Red Cross

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Avenue, NW

Heaton Pavillion

3EO5

Washington, DC 20307

(202) 782-3501

"For those that have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."


I had about 5 left over christmas cards this year and that is where they went.

I have sent him a card.



Thanks for sharing that and caring enough to post about it.

In advance, and after the fact, may God bless those in the global coalition that would see fit to honor this particular warrior, and any other warrior, that you feel worthy of proper sentiments. This isn't about political party affiliation, religion, or even the country where you live. This is about the human condition. We are all members of the human race. Surely at such a time, we can transcend all those barriers to support those that have given of the flesh for our collective, global freedoms. :yh_hugs

This so bites.. but I am a firm believer in what comes around goes around. Whoever sent this hateful card will at sometime in thier future recieve something atleast as bad .. if not worse...

Now...

Excuse my while I put together a positive vibe card to combat the evil spirits contained in this nasty piece of cra*

later...

Thank God for all those members that are willing to take up this cross. Not to climb to high on a soap-box, but we all know that Private First Class Joshua Sparling, and countless thousands like him, bear the scars of battle that cannot be truely appreciated excpet by those that have them. These warriors are in a class of their own. They are in the honored Order of the Purple Heart, whether they have actually filled out the forms to join or not.

What a horror to open a card such as this

while lying wounded in a hospital!

minks wrote: I had about 5 left over christmas cards this year and that is where they went.
I sent cards too after clipper posted the address around Christmas time.

How sad that someone would be so heartless and send such a cruel card to this soldier.

I'm sorry for being a 'Johnny come lately' to the issue, but I just got wind of the outrageous action. Timing in this matter is irrelevant. We need to support our warriors in uniform no matter when we learn of disrespectful activity. Without preaching to the choir, I am a life-member of the Disabled Americans Veterans. These young patriots have given of themselves, so that others in our global community might know the taste of freedom. Please don't let politics get in the way of showing these warriors how much we appreciate their service to our country and to global liberty. They have born the scars of battle. Let's do our share to honor their service.

Warriors know the price of living lonely in a foxhole. This patriot needs the support of our collective prayer-chain and tangible sentiments. We need to charge the Postal Inspection Service with an investigation as to where this death threat originated from. This Private First Class patriot, Joshua Sparling, is a federal employee. Domestic threats against his life should be handled accordingly. We just shouldered an increase in postage rates. When will the Postal Service allow proper investigation as to where this death threat came from?

Or are death threats against a member of our Armed Services less important as the anthrax threats against Congress back in the day?

Or maybe it was dictated to a child by an adult that was trying to spread anti-war propiganda in a child's writing style. Such transfiguration is popular with those trying to disguise their identity, like those responsible for the anthrax attacks. Look at image captures of those envelopes. Then, you will see similarities. Never underestimate the enemy.

I'm going to go against the grain here and suggest that possibly this has been taken out of context. It has obviously been created by a young child, so it would not be too hard to imagine some child deciding to send a soldier a card with the best intentions, but failing miserably in the execution. Just a thought

I heard a report on the radio today by the veterans father that said many people are sending videos, DVDs, phone cards and other things that can be destroyed by the scanning process that is in place due to the prior anthrax attacks. Maybe call the Red Cross and find out the best way to send such things to this American patriot and hero.

(202) 782-3501

Was it a kid that did this?!!

It's unbelievable.

whiter_light wrote:



I'm going to go against the grain here and suggest that possibly this has been taken out of context. It has obviously been created by a young child, so it would not be too hard to imagine some child deciding to send a soldier a card with the best intentions, but failing miserably in the execution. Just a thought
Okay...I have not opened this link to view this card, because taking what I see here in the replies to the thread, this would seriously p!ss me off and right now, my doctor has told me that I cannot tolerate any more stress.

As most of you know, I am a staunch supporter of our TROOPS. Not neccessarily everything they are REQUIRED to fight for, but for what they do, every day, they have my utmost respect.

So, whiter light, even if this was a child who wrote whatever is in this card, there still had to be an adult around to supply the postage, and monitor whatever a small child might be sending out in the mail.

Can someone clue me in on just how bad this thing is? I really don't want to jack my blood pressure, but I am a bit curious.

And Chiptbeef, thanks for posting a way to counteract this mean-spirited attack.



Edited to add: Has this story been validated? Not that it would surprise me in the slightest, I just know the kind of BS that can get thrown around the web.

BabyRider -

I don't mean to upset you in any way medically, but want to provide you the information you seek, in written form. The original link I had provided is valid. It desribes the the card as "The card front, decorated with patriotic and holiday stamps, was deceptively innocuous."

The front of the card seemed to have three immages. One looked like a snowman holding an American flag, one looked like an eagles' head with an American flag underneath, and the third image (out of focus on top) I could not identify.

The sentiment on the inside of the card reads:

"Have a great time in the war and have a great time dieing in the war. From, Miguel PS. DIE". The word "Die" is highlighted with colored crayon.

I commend your position of adult guidance. That, in my opinion, makes the event even more eggregious. I think this should be formally investigated. Our warriors, veterans and patriots that carry the scars of battle deserve better. This story was reported on the national show "Hannity and Colmes" and possibly others.

ChiptBeef wrote: BabyRider -



I don't mean to upset you in any way medically, but want to provide you the information you seek, in written form. The original link I had provided is valid. It desribes the the card as "The card front, decorated with patriotic and holiday stamps, was deceptively innocuous."



The front of the card seemed to have three immages. One looked like a snowman holding an American flag, one looked like an eagles' head with an American flag underneath, and the third image (out of focus on top) I could not identify.



The sentiment on the inside of the card reads:

"Have a great time in the war and have a great time dieing in the war. From, Miguel PS. DIE". The word "Die" is highlighted with colored crayon.



I commend your position of adult guidance. That, in my opinion, makes the event even more eggregious. I think this should be formally investigated. Our warriors, veterans and patriots that carry the scars of battle deserve better. This story was reported on the national show "Hannity and Colmes" and possibly others.
Ah, I'm only partially kidding about the stress thing. Folks here that know me well know that I am one of the biggest supporters of all who serve our country, and I get really worked up when people crap on them. I actually swiped the link and posted the story in my husband's M/C forum, which is frequented by many veterans. The story will get spread.

I agree that having had to have been supervised by an adult makes it even more fu*ked-up. The lack of respect that children seem to be being brought up with now a days is out of control.

Thanks for spreading the story. Glad to know you didn't have to take a trip to the emergency room on my account. :-6

Radio reports confirm that this patriot's legs will be saved. He will have to be on crutches for roughly one year. This warrior will walk again. Glory to God.

ArnoldLayne wrote: Bizzare, incomprehensible and reprehensable. Was it just the one card to a single soldier ?
One is too many, just as the ultimate sacrifice. How's that "ignore list" going? There seems to be gaps in it. You might want to request forum maintenance support.

SnoozeControl wrote: You really don't have any social skills, do you?:(
"Opinions vary." - Patrick Swazye [aka Dalton], Road House (the movie). :p

ArnoldLayne wrote: Would you sooner I not read this thread. Would you sooner I not take an interest in this issue ?
Apparently any opportunity to feel smug is the MOST important thing. I have no tolerance for people like that.

ArnoldLayne wrote: Would you sooner I not read this thread. Would you sooner I not take an interest in this issue ?
The information you pretend not to know was posted in several prior posts in the thread. It was readily available to you. I see through you like a window. Carry on.

ChiptBeef wrote: The information you pretend not to know was posted in several prior posts in the thread. It was readily available to you. I see through you like a window. Carry on.
Carry on? I'm gonna carry on, all right. I was willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. I wasn't going to make any snap judgements about you till you spent a litle more time here and saw the kind of company you're in. Now that you've had that time and you still insist on being smarmy and sarcastic with a "looking down your nose" attitude, especially to a member I consider a friend, I'm calling you on it. There's absolutely no need for your snottiness. No call for this childish behavior. What do you think? That you're impressive or that the rest of us don't see you for what you are? This passive-aggressive thing won't fly here, and it makes you about as deep as a puddle of dog p!ss. It's not clever, it's not witty, it's just rude.

BabyRider wrote: I was willing to give you the benefit of the doubt.
Thanx. I'm just posting facts and opinions like other members. What a difference a few days makes. Carry on.

ChiptBeef wrote: Thanx. I'm just posting facts and opinions like other members.
Except it's NOT like other members. You are being intentionally rude. You are acting smug and nasty, you are expressing a very thinly (and poorly) veiled superiority in a community that is not real tolerant of that sort of behavior.

I have no idea what you're thanking me for, unless it's just another pitiful attempt at appearing clever.

Oh, and the "carry on" statement? It's dead already, bury it and let it rest in peace!!!

BabyRider wrote: Carry on? I'm gonna carry on, all right. I was willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. I wasn't going to make any snap judgements about you till you spent a litle more time here and saw the kind of company you're in. Now that you've had that time and you still insist on being smarmy and sarcastic with a "looking down your nose" attitude, especially to a member I consider a friend, I'm calling you on it. There's absolutely no need for your snottiness. No call for this childish behavior. What do you think? That you're impressive or that the rest of us don't see you for what you are? This passive-aggressive thing won't fly here, and it makes you about as deep as a puddle of dog p!ss. It's not clever, it's not witty, it's just rude.


"BabyRider, Re: In Defense of ChiptBeef, January 17, 2005, Post #29"

"OK, I'm jumping in here even though I haven't been around much lately and don't have a full picture of what's been happening. From what I've seen so far, I see CB as having some very different views from the largely tolerant group we have. Most of you know my views on topics such as these, and have not ostracized me. I for one can see where he's coming from in a lot of stuff I've read from him. I can relate. He sounds somewhat like me in a lot of his posts. But you all tolerate my views. A radically different viewpoint isn't enough to warrant discarding his input."

"What a difference a day makes." I'm not sure who said it first, but it fits.

ChiptBeef wrote: "BabyRider, Re: In Defense of ChiptBeef, January 17, 2005, Post #29"

"OK, I'm jumping in here even though I haven't been around much lately and don't have a full picture of what's been happening. From what I've seen so far, I see CB as having some very different views from the largely tolerant group we have. Most of you know my views on topics such as these, and have not ostracized me. I for one can see where he's coming from in a lot of stuff I've read from him. I can relate. He sounds somewhat like me in a lot of his posts. But you all tolerate my views. A radically different viewpoint isn't enough to warrant discarding his input."



"What a difference a day makes." I'm not sure who said it first, but it fits.
What a difference a day makes is SO true. I didn't think you were an ass yesterday. Today, I do.

BabyRider wrote: What a difference a day makes is SO true. I didn't think you were an ass yesterday. Today, I do.
So, when you wanted to collect information from me by private message about Accountable and FarRider, I was top-notch, but as soon as I challenge one of your chosen, then I'm evil incarnate. That's juvenile. Carry on.