Wednesday, March 30, 2005

"Just a flesh wound"

Remember the Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail?

Well, Fox News does, and they want to help him.

Back to Iraq
"Amputee soldiers rebuilding their lives dream of returning to active duty"

I'm not against any soldier who willingly goes back into a war zone after losing a limb.

But this rah-rahing of amputees back to the front line smacks of desperation and exploitation.

Black Knight: Have at you.
King Arthur: You are indeed brave, sir knight, but the fight is mine.
Black Knight: Oh, had enough eh?
King Arthur: Look, you stupid bastard. You've got no arms left.
Black Knight: Yes I have.
King Arthur: Look.
Black Knight: Just a flesh wound.

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