2200. 2200 visits to families whose lives have now been destroyed. Oh, and over 2000 of these have occurred since the infamous "Mission Accomplished" publicity stunt. Let's not forget the ~30,000 Iraqi civilian casualties, either.
How the hell does he sleep at night?
-Henry V (Act 4: scene 1)
How the hell does he sleep at night?
But if the cause be not good, the King himself hath a
heavy reckoning to make when all those legs and arms and heads,
chopp'd off in a battle, shall join together at the latter day
and cry all 'We died at such a place'- some swearing, some crying
for a surgeon, some upon their wives left poor behind them, some
upon the debts they owe, some upon their children rawly left. I
am afeard there are few die well that die in a battle; for how
can they charitably dispose of anything when blood is their
argument? Now, if these men do not die well, it will be a black
matter for the King that led them to it; who to disobey were
against all proportion of subjection.
-Henry V (Act 4: scene 1)
posted by Stephonovich at
21:53
5 Comments:
**nods**
So many dying is a sad thing indeed. That is the most perfect quote, though, for such a post.
By
that girl, at 10 January, 2006 21:06
Indeed. I found it in a forum discussion of that very story. I really need to start reading Shakespeare. Awesome stuff.
By
Stephonovich, at 11 January, 2006 16:25
Indeed. Shakespeare is quite amazing. Suggestion, read Hamlet (if you have not already done so, though I'm sure you have) first. It's my favourite, and, in my oppinion, it's the best of his plays.
By
that girl, at 12 January, 2006 09:17
I watched Hamlet. Does that count? Actually, I've watched pretty much every play he did. Mom's attempt at enlightening me, or some such.
By
Stephonovich, at 12 January, 2006 19:24
Psh! Watching and reading are two very different things. You should know that, sir. I've also watched alot of them, but yea, you definitely need to read it/them.
By
that girl, at 13 January, 2006 08:35
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