For some reason, the world is filled with people I can't stand

I wasn't going to post on this, but I guess I'll cave in on this.

Cindy Sheehan, mother of an American soldier killed in Iraq, has received much attention in both the media and the blogsphere. Sheehan asked for and got some face-to-face time with President Bush. From the Reporter of Vacaville, Ca., on June 24th of this year (via Opinion Journal)

The 10 minutes of face time with the president could have given the family a chance to vent their frustrations or ask Bush some of the difficult questions they have been asking themselves, such as whether Casey's sacrifice would make the world a safer place.

But in the end, the family decided against such talk, deferring to how they believed Casey would have wanted them to act. In addition, Pat noted that Bush wasn't stumping for votes or trying to gain a political edge for the upcoming election.

"We have a lot of respect for the office of the president, and I have a new respect for him because he was sincere and he didn't have to take the time to meet with us," Pat said.

Sincerity was something Cindy had hoped to find in the meeting. Shortly after Casey died, Bush sent the family a form letter expressing his condolences, and Cindy said she felt it was an impersonal gesture.

"I now know he's sincere about wanting freedom for the Iraqis," Cindy said after their meeting. "I know he's sorry and feels some pain for our loss. And I know he's a man of faith."
[emphasis added]

This makes it sound like Sheehan was at least somewhat satisfied. However, it appears she wants more. She has started protesting out Bush's Crawford, Texas, ranch.

Her demands are getting a little more than outlandish. According to Drudge (via Instapundit):

Anti-war protestor Cindy Sheehan, whose soldier son Casey was killed in Iraq, is calling for Bush's "impeachment," and for Israel to get out of Palestine!

Sheehan, who is asking for a second meeting with President Bush, says defiantly: "My son was killed in 2004. I am not paying my taxes for 2004. You killed my son, George Bush, and I don't owe you a penny...you give my son back and I'll pay my taxes. Come after me (for back taxes) and we'll put this war on trial."

Sheehan's actions are despite the sentiment of the rest of her family (from the New Underground Railroad):

In response to questions regarding the Cindy Sheehan/Crawford Texas issue: Sheehan Family Statement:

The Sheehan Family lost our beloved Casey in the Iraq War and we have been silently, respectfully grieving. We do not agree with the political motivations and publicity tactics of Cindy Sheehan. She now appears to be promoting her own personal agenda and notoriety at the the expense of her son’s good name and reputation. The rest of the Sheehan Family supports the troops, our country, and our President, silently, with prayer and respect.

Sincerely,
Casey Sheehan’s grandparents, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

This makes me sick. It's one thing to not want anyone to deal with such a loss, none of us wish that upon anyone. But this is an absolute disgrace. But this does not seem to matter to Cinday Sheehan, as she has been bitten by the attention getting bug.

Those opposed to America standing up and fighting the good fight seem to be willing to do anything to further their cause. Too bad they are starting to show their true colors.

And is Sheehan wants to honor her son's memory, she should take a hint from Mohammed at Iraq the Model (HT: Blackfive & Red State Rant):

We live in pain and grief everyday, every hour, every minute; all the horrors of the powers of darkness have been directed at us and I don't know exactly when am I going to feel safe again, maybe in a year, maybe two or even ten; I frankly don't know but I don't want to lose hope and faith.

We are in need for every hand that can offer some help. Please pray for us, I know that God listens to mothers' prayers and I call all the women on earth to pray with you for peace in this world.

Your son sacrificed his life for a very noble cause…No, he sacrificed himself for the most precious value in this existence; that is freedom.

His blood didn't go in vain; your son and our brethren are drawing a great example of selflessness.
God bless his free soul and God bless the souls of his comrades who are fighting evil.
God bless the souls of Iraqis who suffered and died for the sake of freedom.
God bless all the freedom lovers on earth.

It worries me to see the complete self-absorbtion some on the left live in. These soldiers they cry for gave their lives willingly in the Godd Fight, but the left doesn't believe in fighting anymore. They live with the naive belief that war and pease are opposites and completely separate; they ignore the truth: You cannot have peace if you are not willing to go to war for it. War is the constant, we're just picking where and when we will fight it.

-the Progressive Conservative

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