He died two weeks after arriving into a country we never belonged. He went because it was the right thing for him to do. He was a soldier and obeyed his orders.
What was never questioned was the fact the Commander and Chief, George Walker Bush, was not doing the right thing. To this day he still is not doing the right thing.
Cindy Sheehan sits day after day while the president and first lady are in Crawford, Texas. She is an aggrieved mother of a man who served this country in war. She deserves the greatest respect. The people who reside on the 1583 acre 'spread' called Prairie Chapel Ranch drive past her. Not once but twice. Not even a glance in her direction. A nod. A wave. A gesture of apology.
It wouldn't be anything for a man to stop and accept the statement by Cindy Sheehan. Invite her in to have a glass of sweet tea and make peace with her peace protest.
I find it not only disrespectful but full of hate for people who feel differently about this war and the administration that conducts it.
Cindy Sheehan is making a statement in the name of her son Casey so that others will go on to live after the thrill of life is gone in a way that only American kids can.
Casey will never know 'the thrill' of a Diane
Or living life as best as they can.
In love of Casey's naiveness in living life to the point of death and longing for him to have it all back again, I dedicate this moment in time to him and the loss of him.
Saturday, August 13, 2005
"Jack and Diane" by John Mellencamp
Little ditty about Jack and Diane
2 American kids growin' up in the heartland
Jacky goin' be a football star
Diane's debutante -- backseat of Jacky's car
Suckin' on chili dogs outside the tastey freeze
Diane sittin' on Jacky's lap, got his hands between her knees
Jacky say, "Hey Diane, let's run off 'hind shady tree"
Dribble off those Bobby Brook slacks, now do as I please.
Jacky says, oh yeah life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
Say uh, oh yeah life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone. They walk on.
Jacky sits back, collects his thoughts for the moment
Scratches his head and does his best James Dean.
Well then there and Diane, gotta run off to the city
Diane says, "Baby, you ain't missin' nothin'."
Jacky say uh,
Oh yeah life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin is gone
Oh yeah they say life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
He walks on.
Gonna let it rock, let it roll
Let the bible belt, come and save my soul
Hold on to 16 as long as you can
Changes come around real soon, make us women and men
Oh yeah, life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
Oh yeah, they say life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
Little ditty, about Jack and Diane
Two American kids doin' the best they can
2 American kids growin' up in the heartland
Jacky goin' be a football star
Diane's debutante -- backseat of Jacky's car
Suckin' on chili dogs outside the tastey freeze
Diane sittin' on Jacky's lap, got his hands between her knees
Jacky say, "Hey Diane, let's run off 'hind shady tree"
Dribble off those Bobby Brook slacks, now do as I please.
Jacky says, oh yeah life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
Say uh, oh yeah life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone. They walk on.
Jacky sits back, collects his thoughts for the moment
Scratches his head and does his best James Dean.
Well then there and Diane, gotta run off to the city
Diane says, "Baby, you ain't missin' nothin'."
Jacky say uh,
Oh yeah life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin is gone
Oh yeah they say life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
He walks on.
Gonna let it rock, let it roll
Let the bible belt, come and save my soul
Hold on to 16 as long as you can
Changes come around real soon, make us women and men
Oh yeah, life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
Oh yeah, they say life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
Little ditty, about Jack and Diane
Two American kids doin' the best they can
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