Wednesday, March 17, 2004

Oh. Interesting newish mcswy's feature:

D I S P A T C H E S F R O M A
C R I S I S Z O N E B Y A N
"A N O N Y M O U S
M I L I T A R Y C O W A R D"

"If you're of the opinion that what I jot down is not funny, you're damn right. What's happening over here is deathly serious. If all you do is laugh at a piece, then you're missing the truly horrifying context that I intend between the lines: the fact that no matter what trappings you dress it in, what dry wit you apply to it, what hyperboles and understatements you mix it with, this war is happening—as you read these very words, it is happening. In the last hour, I can guarantee you that someone over here has died—likely an innocent civilian who only wished to live in peace with his or her family and friends. The entity or person by whose hands they died is not important, as no one can claim the first stone over here. There are no heroes in this war except the children of Iraq, who must go on living, and will."

Followed by:

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE GENTLEMAN THAT ALMOST KILLED ME THE OTHER DAY

"As we prepared to begin an enjoyable lunch of beef with mushrooms on a wild rice pilaf, around a table of fellowship and ideas, you caused quite a fuss by detonating your improvised explosive device that was (apparently) hidden under an abandoned car across the street.

Simply put, sir: I am a bit perturbed that you attempted to kill me with your IED. I can assure you that this action was very distasteful from a social standpoint, if it was indeed your intention. If this was the case, then I am somewhat offended.

I should like you to understand that this is only my perception of events. Perhaps you did not intend for the shrapnel and general explosive power of a kilogram of Semtex to be taken as offensive. In fact, sir, I should like you to know that I am willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, if you will ensure me that the device was built for a reason other than to kill my associates and me. Bomb-building may be a personal hobby of yours, and I do not wish to foster ill will between my company and your people by attempting to deprive you of this hobby."

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