Memoirs written in prose of Sergeant Robertson, Damon M. USMC while in Iraq | ...with frequent appearances of King Hammurabi.
If you are new to this journal, make sure to start reading in chronological order by scrolling down to the bottom of the oldest post in October 2004. Damon's letters from August 20th, 2004 - October 23rd, 2004 were all added to this blog on Oct. 23rd, 2004. All subsequent letters are posted in real time.
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Re: Hammurabi, USMC - DMR
Dear y'All: When Implications Run Amock: In this computer center there is a finely crafted nativity scene made of stained glass. A very impressionist work, there is no detail on faces and each pain is monochromatic. All the same it's very peaceful. Mostly white and a few pastelles. Next to it, an enterprising elementary school student from back home has provided a sign, very jaunty this boy's humor, that reads: "The Beatings Will Continue Until Moralle Improves." ... Pick Jesus, or pick the Corps. Either way you're going to do your job. I giggled. Don't know if anyone else sees it that way or not. Maybe someone was reminded that in the whole of history there was at least one severe case of police brutality that ended better for everyone. Ciaphus, the high priest whose logic helped the Sanhedrin agree to mob Jesus, said "is it not better that one man die..." and he meant to save Jerusalem. His fear, loathing, selfishness and self-aggrandizing hatred played right into God's hands. Silly priest. ... The "real Iraq" is still on back order. As far as I know I'm going to be in this brown, sun-blasted moonscape forever. The anguish and bombs and bullets and "inevitable insurgent victory" touted in the news is still delayed today, and possibly a short while to come. Mail must get through, and their old motto, the handy rain/sleet/hell/highwater jingle should maybe take on a new twist. "Warzones Now Included, special rebates apply. Inquire at your local recruiting office for more details..." ... oh. out of time. so much for so little, :D
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