[NP-Clinical] Methacholine challenge test? Don't DO IT!

[Rhoda Friend]

No argument or flames from this quarter.  I voted for Bush the first 
time, and I've regretted it since shortly after 9/11 and the ensuing 
fiasco--including the Iraq war.  You and your son are in my prayers and 
good thoughts.  Meanwhile, thank you and thank him for the sacrifices 
you're both making.  Like you, I completely support and pray for our 
troops even if I disagree with the war.

Rhoda Friend

mfnp at cox.net wrote:
> Christine:
>
> I could offer some insight into these, but, knowing what is going on 
> there, the danger, and the long term problems, both psychological and 
> physical, try to talk him out of going into the Army or Marines. As a 
> parent, and with the lack of any understanding by the Politicians, he 
> will most likely get sent to Iraq. I don't care how much Spam I get on 
> this subject, because I am speaking firsthand. My son was deployed 
> there a second time and I found out about 5 months after his 
> deployment. I only know he is in Baghdad, read the Internet site daily 
> to see the names of those killed when I hear his platoon was attacked, 
> and he was only able to call by satellite phone once this tour. It is 
> not worth it, and with Bush trying to send more troops, for your and 
> his sake, get him out of it.
>
> Just for all those that want to slam me, take your shot! But while I 
> do whole heartedly support our troops over there, this Police Action 
> by Dictator Bush, is only killing more of our children and there is no 
> way to win this situation. I do not want to see one more American, or 
> any other Country's military, lose one more young person to those that 
> are blowing up their own people. Myself, like many other parents or 
> relatives, waiting and watching to see if that "car" is going to drive 
> to your house to tell you in person, or watching your child fighting 
> for something that is primarily ego driven, is not worth it to you or 
> them. Even, without the political issues, his odds of coming out 
> similar to the way he went in, are almost zilch. If he wants to serve 
> in the military, talk him to go into the Navy or Airforce. This is 
> your child and I have some photos from there, when it was safer. If we 
> could do some long term good, I would not be as adamant. Since I work, 
> live and I am still a reserve Officer in the Air Force, I know I can 
> speak with some realistic credibility. You can't undo a bad situation.
>
> This is just my opinion, but I write it as a Professional and Parent. 
> Marty
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