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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:31 AM Original message |
10News (San Deigo) Family Upset Over Marine's Body Arriving As Freight |
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tanyev (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
1. "A representative said she did not know why this is happening." |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:44 AM Response to Reply #1 |
6. I hate to say this, but this is NOT NEW. It is SOP and has been for some |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 12:50 PM Response to Reply #6 |
15. I'd agree, but that was San Diego, a trove of military bases. n/t |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 01:02 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. If there is no log flight headed out there nonstop from Dover on the day |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 08:24 PM Response to Reply #16 |
40. Good that you responded |
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Tin Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 12:35 PM Response to Reply #16 |
54. thanks for providing insight that the news article failed to convey |
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cantstandbush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 06:16 PM Response to Reply #1 |
35. It's happening so no one will notice. No press at Dover either. n/t |
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greyl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 03:37 AM Response to Reply #35 |
45. That just might be the main reason, nt |
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givemebackmycountry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
2. But we support our troops!!! |
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katinmn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:40 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. They cut corners on them when they're alive.... |
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katinmn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
3. That's easy. It's a cost-saving measure. |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
4. Oh, it is happening more than anyone is saying |
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FlaGranny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:48 AM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Shipping the dead as freight |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:57 AM Response to Reply #10 |
11. Yes, I'm well aware a body can be legally shipped as freight |
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FlaGranny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 01:24 PM Response to Reply #11 |
20. I agree completely. |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 01:37 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. I am too - weird about dead bodies. :) |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 02:23 PM Response to Reply #11 |
23. Coming from the ME theater, they are all going through Dover |
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wakeme2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
7. Interesting -- San Diego is about as RED as you get |
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Nickdfresh (15 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
8. What a disgusting putrid practice!! |
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gratuitous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
9. They come in through Dover all flag-draped and color guarded |
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RobinA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 12:24 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. That Had Me Puzzled |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 12:41 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. Pentagon is treating the fallen for the canon fodder they were |
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TankLV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 03:28 PM Response to Reply #13 |
30. Then where would you put them - in a seat next to you?! |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 04:06 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. Go to any cargo terminal... |
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greyl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 03:40 AM Response to Reply #34 |
47. ot: That CEO story must be a joke. |
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haele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 12:42 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. It's that there's no honor guard. |
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gratuitous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 01:05 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Thanks for the information |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 03:21 PM Response to Reply #14 |
29. When I did that duty, way before I was commissioned |
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Tin Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 12:45 PM Response to Reply #29 |
55. Google cache shows site was working Dec 2 |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 02:12 PM Response to Reply #55 |
57. That sure doesn't help a funeral director expecting a casket, though! |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 04:24 AM Response to Reply #9 |
49. in my opinion to your question: |
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DrZeeLit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 01:13 PM Response to Original message |
18. Read this story from Rocky Mtn News w/photo re: Fallen Marine Returns |
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wordpix (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 01:57 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. pilot in story deserves thanks. Fuck you, BushCo, I hate your guts |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 02:34 PM Response to Reply #18 |
24. Thank you for putting that up. I urge everyone to read all of the essays |
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Qanisqineq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 02:50 PM Response to Reply #18 |
28. Thank you for sharing this |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 11:53 AM Response to Reply #18 |
53. "the situation"??? |
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Algorem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
19. must be a Clinton policy Bush hasn't had time to fix yet because of 9-11 |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
25. The real crime is that there was a body in the first place. |
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MetaTrope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
26. Hello American soldiers! |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 03:46 AM Response to Reply #26 |
48. We are ALL fodder for the machine |
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bdot (298 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
27. Like it really matters. |
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lebkuchen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
31. They're not met by an honor guard at Ramstein either |
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BlueManDude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 06:47 PM Response to Reply #31 |
38. I need a fucking drink. |
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lebkuchen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 03:23 AM Response to Reply #38 |
43. link |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 08:20 PM Response to Reply #31 |
59. disgusting |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
32. can't beat those DHL prices |
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0007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
33. "The bill of lading" indicated death - meaning that you're cargo and |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
36. Disgusting and infuriating |
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maxrandb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
37. I Guess the Repukes Are Privatizing this Too!! |
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Doctor_J (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
39. New Smirk backdrop - "Honoring the Dead" |
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0007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 08:13 PM Response to Reply #39 |
58. bttft |
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cyr330 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 10:06 PM Response to Original message |
41. No disrespect intended |
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greyl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 03:34 AM Response to Reply #41 |
44. That's sounds like good point on its surface, but |
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cyr330 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-12-05 07:06 PM Response to Reply #44 |
60. ah, got it |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
42. Didn't they fly those stupid Thanksgiving "pardoned" turkeys to |
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NVMojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 03:38 AM Response to Original message |
46. And the Jebus Fundies are more worried about Happy Holidays ... |
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Nashyra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 04:35 AM Response to Reply #46 |
50. I have worked a flight where we have brought home |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
51. If they chopped the bodies up into smaller pieces they could save more $. |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
52. they want it to ride in first class?? |
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DrZeeLit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-05 01:21 PM Response to Reply #52 |
56. Huh? No. The soldier who accompanies the casket/fallen soldier, is |
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