Four thousand killed, countless tens of thousands wounded, crippled, with lives changed forever. It hardly sounds like the legacy that anyone would want to be remembered for, yet it continues. We have justified it, argued about it, called each other frightful names because of it, and continue in spite of it all. Four thousand gone, never to contribute to the betterment of this nation, never to realize old age with memories, stories, pictures, and all the things that fill a lifetime. Four thousand stone markers, flags given by a grateful nation, and decorations that will never be worn in pride for all the praise, admire, and beg to hear how they were won. Four thousand lovers that will never meet, loved, or promised “until death do us part”, for so many already have and so many will never get the chance. Four thousand days to celebrate births, fathers days, mothers days, anniversaries, and even more. Four thousand … an ominous number that will soon be a not so fond memory as the numbers climb.
On such an occasion it seems only fitting that the president that must bear the burden should willingly sacrifice his legacy by donating all of the funds designated for his presidential library, to build a lasting tribute to the dead and to provide for the financial support of so many wives, husbands, and children who must suffer on because of his deeds.
The funds granted for a presidential library are not guaranteed, they are voted upon and approved by the congress. Let this serve as notice to the congress that I do not want a penny of my tax money to go toward such a shallow monument when there are so many left behind that are far more deserving …
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redbronze
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Mar 24 @ 12:15AM
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I second this...
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AutumnSilk
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Mar 24 @ 12:32AM
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Ditto ~*~
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SweetNapaGuy
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Mar 24 @ 12:42AM
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Injuneer:
Don't forget, those 4000 dead are only the military dead. No-one seems to count all the contractors (i.e. the truck drivers and security personnel), whose numbers are double the amount of military we have in Iraq. How many of them have died?
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JimNastics
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Mar 24 @ 1:17AM
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I agree. 
 Would the books in a GWB library be picture books.
Would any be above a 3rd grade reading level ? 
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JimNastics
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Mar 24 @ 1:18AM
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Or would there only be coloring books.
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Kentuck
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Mar 24 @ 6:05AM
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Injuneer:
Have you ever hear the statement "The South will Rise Again"
Well we can change that a little and say ""The south West is floating in Oil again""
The word in the grape vien is that Iraq oil is being punped into dry oil wells in the south west and new storage (salt taverns being built) locations.
Now this they could put in the library. With pictures of pump trucks pumping oil into the ground and GW and Halloburtin standing on the side line--counting on their fingers and toes.
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jelltex
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Mar 24 @ 6:15AM
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Just how many Presidential Libraries does a country need?
Just t ahtought.
I know there is a very serious reason for this blog, and I mourn every single one of the 4,000 killed and those injured or mantally scarred. As well as those serving with other colalition forces.
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JimNastics
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Mar 24 @ 9:44AM
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I know there is a very serious reason for this blog, and I mourn every single one of the 4,000 killed and those injured or mentally scarred. As well as those serving with other colalition forces.
Amen Jell. Amen.
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hereshannon
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Mar 24 @ 10:02AM
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Great point Al, but I wouldnt count on it happening. Bush has an ego the size of the world and will no doubt have a library if he has to pay for it himself! He is working hard to secure the family legacy, they have already named an aircraft carrier after his daddy Bush senior. I wouldnt think that a one term president would be worthy of such an honor. Unfortunately, as with most of these issues the people who pay the tab have no vote. Sad.
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Kentuck
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Mar 24 @ 10:10AM
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In response to this response:
"""""I know there is a very serious reason for this blog, and I mourn every single one of the 4,000 killed and those injured or mantally scarred. As well as those serving with other colalition forces.""""
Do you think they could make a room where all the pictures of the deaths and people with out eyes, legs, faces and other parts of theoir body could be placed??
Then he could come in and say ""Did I do that!!!!!!
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steveemac
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Mar 24 @ 4:23PM
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No-one seems to count all the contractors (i.e. the truck drivers and security personnel), whose numbers are double the amount of military we have in Iraq. How many of them have died? A damn good point; and what about those who came back alive, but maimed?
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Hansumm
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Mar 24 @ 5:01PM
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Here here  ....Is there anyway we can skip this president for historical records...so future generations don't think of us like bunch idiots for putting him in office?
It would be like many buildings don't have a 13th floor kind of thing. So we have 42nd president and the 44th, but no 43rd?...whadya think? 
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missliss78
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Mar 24 @ 7:15PM
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