I have withheld most commentary on Cindy Sheehan's antiwar activities in deference to her status and suffering. After all, there is no denying that her son Casey was and is a hero, and that she is a Gold Star Mother.
However, I heard today that she has criticized other Gold Star Mothers for failing to oppose the war in Iraq. Because Ms. Sheehan believes it appropriate to criticize the positions of others who are of putatively equal moral authority, I feel released from my self-imposed obligation to refrain from remarking upon her own.
Ms. Sheehan's position is evaluated in this article by Christopher Hitchens posted at Slate.com. As I feel that Mr. Hitchens' insights are, as usual, penetrating in regard to the Iraq war, I have provided a link to his comments to give those who may be interested a chance to see that there are other sides to this story than what Ms. Sheehan desires to promote.
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