Sheehan: Other moms of slain 'brainwashed'

Sheehan: Other moms of slain 'brainwashed'
Cindy labels them supporters of 'murder and mayhem'

By Joe Kovacs

© 2005 WorldNetDaily.com


Cindy Sheehan

After calling the terrorists in Iraq who killed her son "freedom
fighters," anti-Bush activist Cindy Sheehan now says other mothers of
those slain in the conflict whose views oppose her own are
"brainwashed."

"I have been silent on the Gold Star Moms who still support [President
Bush] and his war by saying that they deserve the right to their
opinions because they are in as much pain as I am. I would challenge
them, though, at this point to start thinking for themselves," Sheehan
said.


"How can these moms who still support George Bush and his insane war in
Iraq want more innocent blood shed just because their sons or daughters
have been killed? I don't understand it," Sheehan stated. "I am
starting to lose a little compassion for them. I know they have been as
brainwashed as the rest of America, but they know the pain and
heartache and they should not wish it on another. However, I still feel
their pain so acutely and pray for these 'continue the murder and
mayhem' moms to see the light."

"What an elitist, arrogant [remark]," Hallie Lord writes in an online
messageboard. "The fact that some of us mothers vehemently disagree
with you does not mean that we have been brainwashed. We are perfectly
capable of thinking for ourselves and forming intelligent opinions
about this war. ... The more you belittle others the less likely they
are to hear and respond to your message."


Crosses with names of fallen U.S. soldiers in Iraq adorn anti-Bush
protest site in Crawdord, Texas (courtesy: Fausto Fernos)


"That's just outright mean and cruel, and ignorant," added Dan Kasun.
"I hope the media picks up on this, as Americans may actually start to
see how spiteful Cindy is, and therefore fully understand why her
position is so incredibly wrong. That should help gain support for
getting the job done right."

Another poster states, "Sheehan is opening up the Pandora's box here.
She should look in the mirror before accusing others of being
brainwashed. After this little tirade it is a free-for-all and no one
is guilty of character assassination after her words."

Yet, Sheehan does have those who agree with her about the brainwashing.


"Thank you for your courage and your clarity," said Steve Hanrahan.
"The brainwashed moms will have their epiphany and hopefully soon. The
path of peace always prevails over evil."

Sheehan came under fire last week after WorldNetDaily broke the story
that she had called enemy terrorists "freedom fighters."

"But now that we have decimated the country," she said, "the borders
are open, freedom fighters from other countries are going in, and they
[American troops] have created more terrorism by going to an Islamic
country, devastating the country and killing innocent people in that
country."

Sheehan continues to write about her daily activities in Crawford,
Texas, saying she's not un-American for vocalizing her opposition to
the Iraq War.

"I am really sad that there are still people in America who think that
someone exercising her freedom of speech is anti-American. People who
say we don't have the right to dissent are unpatriotic and
un-American," she said.

"I kind of feel sorry for George; holed up in his ranch. Not being able
to go out unless he flies over in his helicopter. If he drove out of
the ranch, he would have to see people who disagree with him."

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