http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2005/08/09/mr_bush_lets_talk/JOAN VENNOCHI
Mr. Bush, let's talk
By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist | August 9, 2005
AMERICA HAS a president, not a king. But just like royalty, the nation's commander in chief can keep his distance from the common man or woman.
http://www.dailyemerald.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/08/09/42f86496de907By all accounts Sheehan would be justified in becoming deeply depressed and living an angry and bitter life. Instead, she is recovering from the death of her son by improving the future for everyone else in a manner that is peaceful and safe for all. Even if governments nationwide haven’t yet taken such mature steps, it is promising to remember that if everyday people can change the world for the better, we don’t have anything to worry about.
http://www.freep.com/features/living/ager9e_20050809.htmSUSAN AGER: Bush should simply listen
August 9, 2005
BY SUSAN AGER
FREE PRESS COLUMNIST
For God's sake, do not call it noble. They don't see it that way. Nor do millions of other Americans, including many who once did.
Just listen.
Then bid them good-bye. Look into their eyes when you thank them for sharing their thoughts and their children.
Then don't dawdle. Go back to work and get us out of there.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/letters/stories/080905dnediletters.cc3b696.htmlSheehan: a hero
Re: "Bush aides meet protester near ranch – National security adviser has surprise talk with grieving mother," Sunday news story.
I read with disgust of the shabby treatment of Cindy Sheehan, mother of soldier Casey Sheehan, by George Bush and his staff.
Doesn't a grieving mother deserve consoling? If he had any guts, he would have met with her. Instead, he sends a prepared statement and jackbooted thugs to try to run her off. Cindy Sheehan is a true American hero. She deserved better.
Alan D. Beck, Plano