Ex-NFL player Tillman killed in Iraq

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Still, I think calling for a writer to be killed for publishing an opionion piece is pretty lousy, so I stand by the "grow up" comment.  

It's only natural that a neo-hippie like yourself would think that I was not only completely serious but also completely unjustified.

[Diomedes]

It's only natural that a neo-hippie like yourself would think that I was not only completely serious but also completely unjustified.

Back to the name calling, eh?  You haven't met me yet.  Hang on to the "hippie" moniker until you do, Nazi.  

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

It's only natural that a neo-hippie like yourself would think that I was not only completely serious but also completely unjustified.

Back to the name calling, eh?  You haven't met me yet.  Hang on to the "hippie" moniker until you do, Nazi.  

Only a hippie in denial would think a fair way to respond to being labeled as such would be to label your labelor a "Nazi".

But hey... If having respect for men with more courage than myself that put their lives on the line to defend me makes me a Nazi, then I guess I am one.

[Diomedes]

I was joking bro, as I took you to be doing the same.  Hence the smiley (and the bald-faced double standard).

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I was joking bro, as I took you to be doing the same.  Hence the smiley (and the bald-faced double standard).

I wouldn't have used the word "label" about 12 times in a row if I weren't joking.

But I am serious about the writer of that editorial being a jackass and having no right to live in America under the protection of our military.  I am, unfortunately, unable to be serious about him deserving death.

[Diomedes]

But I am serious about the writer of that editorial being a jackass and having no right to live in America under the protection of our military.

Are you saying that U.S. citizens shouldn't be allowed to write articles such as the one above?

[NGM]

Dio i think your missing FF's point.  It is this "journalists" right to print that article, just like it is for me to get a Nazi flag and parade around a synagouge.  The point is that would be in bad taste, just like this article.

[Diomedes]

Dio i think your missing FF's point.  It is this "journalists" right to print that article, just like it is for me to get a Nazi flag and parade around a synagouge.  The point is that would be in bad taste, just like this article.

Maybe I am missing his point.  Let's see what FF says...

[NGM]

Is he still around?

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

You're right, NGM.  What I was trying to say is that just because you have the right or ability to say/do something doesn't mean that it's the right thing to do.

This person only has the freedom to write this article because of people like Pat Tillman.  He (the writer) at least deserves a spit in the face and a kick to the nuts... from an Army Ranger.

[NGM]

You're right, NGM.  What I was trying to say is that just because you have the right or ability to say/do something doesn't mean that it's the right thing to do.

This person only has the freedom to write this article because of people like Pat Tillman.  He (the writer) at least deserves a spit in the face and a kick to the nuts... from an Army Ranger.

Agreed. Or at least hopefully his popularity will decrease to the point he is fired.  He disrespected our Armed Services and the Flag.  Regardless of who the current leadership is the soldiers are doing what they are told whether they agree or not and thats true patriotism.  Sacrificing for the greater good, a concept this guy doesn't seem to grasp.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Agreed. Or at least hopefully his popularity will decrease to the point he is fired.

It's an editorial in a college newspaper.  Something tells me that this person doesn't actually "work for" the paper... and even if he does, he probably doesn't get paid.

So, simply being "fired" is too good for him.

[NGM]

I guess i was to disgusted by the content to read where the POS article came from.  We should at least consult Hbionic to get the Journalism gods sicked on this guy

[dpierce]

Lost in the controversy is a dissenting opinion piece.

[AE]

The paper ran this op-ed at the same time it ran a "pro-Tillman" op-ed.

My problem with this douche-bag is the condescending, faux-compassion, he treats the military with.  Only poor people and Rambos could possibly join a volunteer military.  When I was 18, I saw things were pretty good for my family (and nation) and wasn't naive to think it was the result of luck.  Some realize it takes personal sacrifice to ensure freedom and properity for the next generation(s).  It wasn't the only reason I joined, but it was certainly a strong reason.

This douche-bag doesn't have a clue about what it takes to make a nation great, as most douche-bags don't.  To them, sacrifice means participating in a campus "die-in" and ladelling soup once a year at a soup kitchen.  They rarely regard the military in everyday conversations and thoughts, but leap to exploit the military when it fits the moment.

Rene is a product of modern America's freedom.  He can be a complete ass because he knows more responsible people are taking care of the important things and ensuring prosperity and freedom for America, including douche-bags.  He is never asked for personal sacrifice and wastes more than most people around the world have.  But it's okay, because people like Tillman are willing to look at a serious situation, weigh the consequences, and decide the burden will be carried for those that cannot or will not carry it.

Eff this douche-bag.