Goodbye Cindy Sheehan

Cindy Sheehan has retired as the "face" of the American anti-war movement. You can read her resignation letter over at the Daily Kos -- it's definitely an interesting read. She rips both parties...and really points out the hypocrisy of the left. At least the right has been consistent in their support of the war.

On one hand, I do feel for Sheehan...she lost her son. I sympathize with her and every other American who has ever lost a loved one in battle. It is truly the ultimate sacrifice that can be made. Her son made that sacrifice...and, in some way, she did too. All Americans benefit from those who pick up arms in defense of this country.

On the other hand, Sheehan completey lost her mind. She attempted to befriend the enemies of America (such as Hugo Chavez) and that cannot be forgiven. Her attempt to undermine America's interests is contemptible. And her consistent degradation of our military sullied the sacrifice of her son. There is a way to protest and keep dignity...Sheehan failed at that completely.

In reading Sheehan's resignation letter, I was really struck by her unwillingness to see alternative points of view. It was Sheehan's way or no way. No compromise. To listen to Sheehan, there is never a point that combat is the answer. Sheehan presents no answers to the threats America faces outside her borders...just the unwavering belief that all our troops should be home regardless of the cost. It may sound cliche, but thankfully a Sheehan wasn't in charge in the WWII era or we could be living under a Nazi empire.

Sheehan is right though...she was the darling of the left until she called them out on their hypocrisy. Cindy's rise was brought about by Democrats...but when she called Mrs. Clinton to the carpet, the left quickly labeled her as a grieving idiot.

Regardless, farewell to Cindy Sheehan. At times infuriating, at times comical, she attempted to build an anti-war movement equivalent to that of the '60s and '70s. Unfortunately for her, only the same people who protested then were interested in protesting now. Maybe the new generation understands...or maybe they're just to lazy to care...either way, Cindy failed. Best of luck at trying something else...