Suzanne Swift's Mom: A Letter to My Son
Fri Oct 27, 2006 at 12:22:48 PM PDT
A letter to my Son and to my Nation
Dear Jake,
I know it has been very difficult for you to watch me work night and day to protect your sister, Suzanne, and the hundreds of other people sexually abused and harassed in the military.
It has been hard, but nothing compares to the stress we went through when Suzanne was in Iraq for that very long year.
I watch your face as Suzanne tells her stories of being in Iraq and being shot at more times that she can count. You have been so strong and loving through this all. For a 12 year old boy you are very compassionate and intelligent. I was so proud of you for wearing your "Impeach Bush and Cheney" shirt today and that you want to be V from "V for Vendetta" for Halloween.
It makes me smile to know you have a mind to see what has to be done in our nation to begin to regain some national pride.
Appeal for Redress by U.S. Troops to Congress - The Call of US Troops for Iraq Withdrawal
Thu Oct 26, 2006 at 07:12:42 AM PDT
Note: dyingwarriors is having trouble getting into her DK account. Given the timeliness of her most recent writing, she's asked me to post this for her. I fully endorse everything she has written. This diary is cross-posted at Washblog- Arthur Ruger
Our troops are speaking, and this time directly to Congress. In campaign 'Appeal for Redress' the numbers of active duty troops signing the appeal is increasing daily, if not hourly. How many U.S. Troops killed in Iraq this month - 91 - and the month is not yet over. How many other courageous soldiers have demonstrated the courage to 'speak out' publicly via media in recent months?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) More than 200 active duty U.S. armed service members, fed up with the war in Iraq, have joined an unusual protest calling for withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country, organisers said on Wednesday.
read more below the fold..link to full story
An Update on U.S. Army Specialist Suzanne Swift
Thu Jul 27, 2006 at 03:04:21 PM PDT
The following is an update on
Suzanne Swift, the young woman who is awaiting the outcome of an investigation into allegations that she was sexually harassed and assaulted by three American sergeants in Iraq. Here's a
recent story I wrote about Swift's case and sexual assault in the military.
This update was written by Sara Rich, Suzanne's mom:
Female Soldiers Treated 'Lower Than Dirt'
Fri Jul 14, 2006 at 03:00:32 PM PDT
Here are excerpts from my
latest AlterNet.org article about Suzanne Swift and sexual assault in the military.
Tomorrow marks a national day of action to call for Swift's honorable discharge. Protests will occur at the gates of Fort Lewis at noon, followed by a press conference at 3 pm. A separate protest will be held at the Federal Building in Eugene, OR at noon. Supporters are also encouraged to sign a petition calling for an honorable discharge.
