Re: Womb Wars

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Just a quick thought before the Delta shuttle takes off. Boxer’s point is fair, as far as it goes. It’s certainly not disqualifying to be a policymaker in times of war if you don’t have children who are in the military or are, at least, fighting age. But there’s no question there’s a disconnect between those families that experience the losses of this war personally and directly, and those who know it only at great remove or through the news. Secretary Rice is not alone. With a very few exceptions, those in power in Washington do not have children in the line of fire.