Smart or not smart?

by Roberto-Pro-America-Anti Obama Posted 2008/07/12 20:44:06

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Father who joined after sniper killed son deploys to Iraq
By Chris Vaughn | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

FORT WORTH â€” In a few days, Francisco Martinez will land in Iraq. When Martinez steps off the airplane, he will be in the country that took his only son, a 20-year-old skateboarder and budding graphic artist whose loss is felt every single day of his father's life.

Joining the Air Force Reserve, after a 17-year break in his military service, was Martinezâ€™s way of making sense of and coping with his son's death, a way to remember him by being around young men his age serving their nation. Nobody forced this on Martinez, except maybe the sniper who put one well-placed bullet in Spc. Francisco G. Martinez on March 20, 2005, in Ramadi.

As a condition for her support, he promised his wife, Maria, that he wouldn't volunteer for a tour in Iraq, that he would only go if ordered. But Martinez broke his promise this year and raised his hand, hating that he broke his word but feeling that he could not honorably serve with people doing more than him.

http://www.star-telegram.com/804/story/753969.html

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Kiki 2008/07/12 21:08:22

Not smart because...

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Hmmmm...It's never a good idea to lie to a spouse especially when breaking a promise results in the increased possibility of the spouse being left a widow. Rather selfish act on the part of the husband.
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Alexis-IN GOD WE TRUST 2008/07/15 00:39:43

Undecided

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If that had happened to my son I'd be ready to go over there and kill every one of them. I'd kick butt first, and take names later (dead count). I really feel for any family member that has lost a loved one and I am very thankful for our brave military men and women who are over there. They are all in my prayers every day. Godspeed to all of them!

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Janet 2008/07/14 16:34:20

Undecided

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I really cannot imagine being in this position and my heart breaks for that family. I can understand revenge and I think many people feel the same way. I hope nothing happens to him.

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Republic of Honor 2008/07/14 12:28:03

Undecided

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I dont know about smart, but i would say Valant!

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Jamie (goofygirl) 2008/07/14 02:52:47

Undecided

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His decision.

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nltsierra 2008/07/13 20:09:15

Undecided

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Probably not smart because it is not a good place to be reacting from your grief.. I feel badly for him =(

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I'm Left, You're Wrong 2008/07/12 22:22:39

Undecided

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For once, I'll keep my comment to myself

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Nobody. 2008/07/12 21:47:49

Not smart because...

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He promised his wife... That just sucks for her. On the other hand, he just wants revenge, vengeance, etc.

Then again, I wouldn't have promised my spouse if I knew my son's Iraq death would engulf me so much.

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Ellie 2008/07/12 21:13:33

Not smart because...

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Not the right reason.

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Kiki 2008/07/12 21:08:22

Not smart because...

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Hmmmm...It's never a good idea to lie to a spouse especially when breaking a promise results in the increased possibility of the spouse being left a widow. Rather selfish act on the part of the husband.

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RubyTuesday 2008/07/12 21:03:42
chainsaw 2008/07/12 20:56:40

Undecided

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One must do what one does in order to get over such things. It's his decision, who am I to say whether it's smart or not? Since he's doing what he thinks he needs to do, I would consider that a decent decision.

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SparkleyPie 2008/07/12 20:49:39

Not smart because...

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Sounds like an emotional decision. Emotional decisions aren't usually very smart.

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Joe to Sparkle... 2008/07/12 21:48:52

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Yes very well said--Emotional decisions are sometimes quickly done and regretted later.

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