9/11 Memorial Project Reactions, Again
The individual who said, "I don't support the cause" when we asked him if he'd like to donate funds to support Marines wounded in the Iraq War, requested that his comments be amended slightly.
He noted that as he was walking away (none of the four students there heard this, but I am inclined to believe him) that he said that he didn't want to give any money because he didn't see a link between 9/11 and the Iraq War and that he donated money to victims' families.
While certainly giving to the families of the victims is valuable I imagine that given their average compensation is nearly $2 million (yes million), they probably don't need more money. People who do seriously need help are these Marines who were sent to war to make sure that another September 11 never happens again. These brave men and women, have put their lives on the line for America, and have received minimal compensation. As they struggle to overcome serious combat injuries they are also faced with the daunting task of making mortgage payments, raising their children, and buying groceries.
While Iraq may not have orchestrated the terrorist attacks on 9/11, their ties to terror organizations were extensive and well known. Moreover, Iraq (as Osama bin Laden himself has said) is the central battleground in the War on Terror. The marines, sailors, and soldiers who are there now are fighting to make sure we will never again suffer the loss of innocent life like we did on September 11, 2001. They and their families deserve and need our support.
Donations to these brave Americans can be made through the Semper Fi Fund.
He noted that as he was walking away (none of the four students there heard this, but I am inclined to believe him) that he said that he didn't want to give any money because he didn't see a link between 9/11 and the Iraq War and that he donated money to victims' families.
While certainly giving to the families of the victims is valuable I imagine that given their average compensation is nearly $2 million (yes million), they probably don't need more money. People who do seriously need help are these Marines who were sent to war to make sure that another September 11 never happens again. These brave men and women, have put their lives on the line for America, and have received minimal compensation. As they struggle to overcome serious combat injuries they are also faced with the daunting task of making mortgage payments, raising their children, and buying groceries.
While Iraq may not have orchestrated the terrorist attacks on 9/11, their ties to terror organizations were extensive and well known. Moreover, Iraq (as Osama bin Laden himself has said) is the central battleground in the War on Terror. The marines, sailors, and soldiers who are there now are fighting to make sure we will never again suffer the loss of innocent life like we did on September 11, 2001. They and their families deserve and need our support.
Donations to these brave Americans can be made through the Semper Fi Fund.
posted by BUCC at 7:47 PM
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