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Are you personally connected to the Iraq and Afgan Wars?

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by heyabbott, Nov 15, 2007.

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How close is the war to you, personaly?

  1. I personally knew someone who was killed in Iraq or Afganistan

    14 vote(s)
    29.8%

  2. I personally know someone who was wounded in Iraq or Afganistan

    12 vote(s)
    25.5%

  3. I personally know someone who has or is serving in Iraq or Afganistan

    32 vote(s)
    68.1%

  4. I personally know the spouce, child or parent of someone serving in Iraq or Afganistan

    13 vote(s)
    27.7%

  5. I have a close family member who has served or is serving in Iraq or Afganistan

    11 vote(s)
    23.4%

  6. I personally don't know of anyone who has served in Iraq or Afganistan

    7 vote(s)
    14.9%

  7. I served or am serving

    2 vote(s)
    4.3%
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  1. lono

    lono Active Member

    As much as stuff like praying with the local team raises my journalistic hackles, no one in their right mind would find what you did even remotely objectionable.

    Good for you!
     
    lono, Nov 17, 2007
    #25
  2. KYSportsWriter

    KYSportsWriter Well-Known Member

    All of the first five options.

    Had a friend die in the war last summer, one injured a few months ago, have friends currently serving and one family member (distant cousin). Right now, I think I know of 15-20 of my friends who are over there and 5-10 more who will be shipped out in the coming months.

    One of my friends just came back and has been home for 13 days now. I still have yet to see him, but I'm hoping we can get together before he has to go back.
     
    KYSportsWriter, Nov 17, 2007
    #26
  3. bigbadeagle

    bigbadeagle Member

    This thread shows that maybe there isn't as much of a disconnect as is believed — at least among sportswriters, anyway.
     
    bigbadeagle, Nov 18, 2007
    #27
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