How Heavy are the Dead?

Dear President Bush:

How do you sleep at night? We have been at war with Iraq (or at least your family and political cronies have been) since 2003, and what exactly have we accomplished? Let me tell you. You have accomplished NOTHING! We're losing money left and right, our gas prices have gone up three fold and you've allowed thousands of men and women to die. Now when I say men and women, I don't just mean the 1,914 US soldiers who died fighting for your oil claims. I'm also talking about the hundreds of soldiers from other countries, the soldiers and police in Iraq and all of the civilian lives that have been lost. And please, don't forget all of the innocent children who have perished at your hand.

Of course, not everyone involved in "war" is innocent, but we have to keep in mind that everyone has their reason for fighting. You have your stake in the oil industry and they have their freedom (well, I guess not anymore since America has so rudely invaded their hometowns). I don't agree with what Saddam Hussein was doing as a leader, and yes, he should have been removed. But did I mention Osama Bin Laden is still out there? Weren't we waging "war" on him, too? He must not be as much of a threat to your family's fortune. Remind me again, how many people died on September 11th because you didn't heed the warnings? Yes, that's right, well over 3,000 innocent people!

Now let's turn our eyes back to the United States (while they're still united). Hurricane Katrina just ripped through the Gulf states in a fury this country hasn't felt for quite a while. Where were you while your own citizens on your own country's soil were dying? Oh, right! Worrying about your oil! As of now, 1080 people died from Katrina alone. They're still doing recovery, and now Rita has hit. Though not as severe, Rita's effects will be felt for a long time.

I find it quite astonishing that it took you almost a week to come to wits and do something about the Katrina aftermath, but when Rita set her course for Texas, you were on the next Air Force One to your home state. How do you think that made those poor people in Louisiana and Mississippi feel? Good attempt at trying to make up for your late reaction with Katrina, but you certainly looked like a fool when Rita hit as a Category 3 and there was minimal damage done to Texas in comparison to the other Gulf states from the previous storm. Rita still hit Louisiana harder because of your failure to fix the levies. But don't worry, your oil refineries sustained minimal damage and are doing just fine.

So, here is my question to you: How heavy are the dead that you carry on your shoulders? Over 3,000 people on September 11th, nearly 2,000 US soldiers in Iraq, well over 1,000 in the Gulf states (and I'm not even including the foreign lives you're responsible for). Once again, Mr. Bush, how do you sleep at night? How can close your eyes at night knowing how many American deaths you're responsible for? I bet Abraham Lincoln isn't the only ghost haunting the White House these days. FYI--he was President during the first US Civil War. Mind what you do because you just might be the second!

Best regards,
Another concerned citizen who can't keep her mouth shut any longer