Nationwide Events Being Planned for 2,000 Death

Disgusting … but not at all surprising.

The anti-war group American Friends Service Committe is planning hundreds of event across the U.S. to mark the pending passing of the 2,000th death by American service personnel in the Iraqi theater (hat tips to LGF and General Quarters). Details about the events can be found on the AFSC site.

Soon we’ll be reaching another horrific milestone in the war in Iraq – the death of the 2,000th U.S. service member. AFSC, Military Families Speak Out, Gold Star Families for Peace, and Iraq Veterans Against the War are calling for people across the U.S. to stand up and say that the needless killing of U.S. troops and Iraqis must stop and that the resources funding this war are needed for other things.

The AFSC is calling for candlelight vigils and public actions. While I disagree with LGF’s characterization of these as parties, I must agree to referring to those participating as ghouls. For those who superficially claim to support the troops, these anti-war elements are quick to jump on any allegation, supported or completely imaginary, against our troops and quite eager to use any nice round casualty figure to their advantage. In short, these people, as a group, sicken me.

Here is a list of planned event locations, including a dozen sites in Texas. If anyone is interested in a counter-demonstration at a DFW-area location, send me an email. Time is short, as CNN currently shows American military deaths in Iraq at 1,993, as of this writing.

Meanwhile, Wikipedia currently has the death toll at 2,108, as of this writing, for the one-day battle of Antietam. Oh yeah, that’s just for the Union side. Just a little perspective for ya.