I can think of one problem. You said a great idea, since when did the
military or the government have one great idea? As well as we're loved all
over the world, don't you think she might be a target in a military
uniform? I'd hate to think so, but the way things are going.
Sort of like the oxymoron, military intelligence. G.Affleck
What political statement would be made? That women can do
more than hide behind burkhas and breed? That American soldiers are
capable of doing more than conquering nations? Why would it be a
bad thing to demonstrate that an American, a woman, and a soldier shares this
geographical area's historic passion for horses? And is good at
it. Very good. :o) Scott ---- Adam and Jannelle <mfarm@xxxxxxx>
wrote: > While this is a great idea in theory, first of all, she's
probably be > pretty dang hot (as in temperature) in her uniform.
And I'm just not so > sure that making a political statement (which
this would be) at this time > in this geographical location is such a
great idea. Just my 2 cents > worth:) > >
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> -----Original Message----- > From: sehredt@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[SMTP:sehredt@xxxxxxxxxxxx] > Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 9:16
AM > To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >
Subject: [RC] > > >>Karen Kroon who won Arabian Nights is
deployed in Irag right now, so she > couldn't come. > >
I've been off list for a while, so pardon me if I missed this - but does
> anyone have contact info for Ms. Kroon? It would be awesome if
all of us > sent her letters, copies of EN, etc. And why didn't
we all get together > (along with the Arabian sponsors of the event) to
request a "special > deployment" for her for this ride? It would
be incredible to have the US > represented by one of our soldiers - and
a female to boot - in this ride! > The Army (or Marines or
whatever) could be persuaded, I'm sure, by the > resulting positive
PR! Can you imagine a female American soldier crossing > the
finish line first IN UNIFORM!!?!?!?! How cool would that be? >
:o) > Scott
G.Affleck