The article in the Jackson, MS, paper --broke the story about the platoon

[Maddy McCall]

that defied orders in Iraq:

In my occupation, I have had dealings with the newspaper, the Clarion Ledger. They respond very favorably to emails of praise.

Please consider sending an email to the article's author, Jeremy Hudson, to tell him you appreciate him reporting this incident.

Here's his email, as listed in today's Clarion Ledger:

[e-mail]

Thanks for sending him a message.

[Kire]

1. link?

I'd like to read the story, if you don't mind.

[Maddy McCall]

2. Here is a link to the story: "Platoon Defies Orders in Iraq; MS troops...

call home, cite safety concerns"

http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041015/NEWS01/410150366/1002

[Kire]

5. thanks

[Maddy McCall]

6. KICK

[Demit]

3. 'kay, sent him a message of thanks for a powerful story. Happy to.

[Maddy McCall]

4. Thanks, Wendy!

[Kanary]

7. I posted a suggestion we contact the troops and families, supporting them

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x2496749

I couldn't connect to the article, dangitall........ seems to be down now....

Sending email of thanks to the paper, anyway....... it needs to be acknowledged.

Thanks for posting this!!

:hi: :thumbsup: :hi:

Kanary