News and Politics | March 23, 2008 | Comment on this video (9)

I Married The War

JordiLippe
A woman who has been a pacifist her whole life married a marine and has to deal with the daily tension of not being with him and knowing that he is fighting in a war she doesn't believe in.
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  • Greg_Bunker
  • pjdlmat
  • CarrieJPreston
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      CarrieJPreston  

    • As the close up in the "pod," I find it hard not to focus on the cracks in my voice or the awkward way I repeated things. But, the challenges in our lives are awkward, and I thought this piece captured that perfectly. Jordi is an amazing artist, and I am humbled that she wanted to tell this story. Thanks to all who listen and care.

    • 4 years ago
  • leahmatsil
  • CrazyDave
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      CrazyDave  

    • I like being able to see into the other side of war. Family left at home. Good job, I wish she could've spoken up a bit. she's a very calm person.+++

    • 4 years ago
  • CFriedman
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      CFriedman  

    • It is an interesting life to choose, to be "married to the war". (that is a wonderful title, by the way). I actually don't think I could do it. I look up to those who can find so much love inside to be able to hold onto it and bear the lonilness when their loved ones are away at war.

    • 4 years ago
  • Chris_Brandt
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      Chris_Brandt  

    • I was interested in hearing more about the pacifist married to warrior angle. More pointed and confrontational questions might be necessary. The current focus is about 80% on the generic aspects of any starting romance or long distance relationship.

    • 4 years ago
  • malathion
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      malathion  

    • When the proverbial shit hits the fan she'll be happy that her hubby can put 5/5 rounds into a target the size of a human head at 300 yards within 70 seconds , and defend her right to be a pacifist while the rest of america is looting wal-mart superstores to stay alive ...

    • 4 years ago
  • huntre
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      huntre  

    • In spite of the fact that some won't like what she has to say, I think she speaks for the many who agree with her sentiments. Her smiles are brave ones.
      I would suggest tightening up the middle of this piece to keep some emotional tension throughout.
      Nice work.

    • 4 years ago
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