Another insult to the troops - The Firearms Forum

Pistolenschutze · 01-23-2007, 09:52 AM

Did any of you see this article on Fox? It made my blood boil. Sounds almost like something Walmart would do!

Web Site Kicks Sand in Faces of GIs in Iraq Asking for Mats to Ease Hardship of Sleeping on GroundTuesday , January 23, 2007

An American GI assigned to one of the harshest posts in Iraq had a simple request last week for a Wisconsin mattress company: send some floor mats to help ease the hardship of sleeping on the cold, bug-infested ground.

What he got, instead, was a swift kick from the company's Web site, which not only refused the request but added insult to injury with the admonition, "If you were sensible, you and your troops would pull out of Iraq."

Army Sgt. Jason Hess, stationed in Taji, Iraq, with the 1st Cavalry Division, said he emailed his request to Discount-mats.com because he and his fellow soldiers sleep on the cold ground, which contains sand mites, sand flies and other disease carriers.

In his email, dated Jan. 16, 2007, he asked the Web-based company, registered to Faisal Khetani, an American Muslim of Pakistani descent:

"Do you ship to APO (military) addresses? I'm in the 1st Cavalry Division stationed in Iraq and we are trying to order some mats but we are looking for ships to APO first."

On the same day, Hess received this reply:

"SGT Hess,

We do not ship to APO addresses, and even if we did, we would NEVER ship to Iraq. If you were sensible, you and your troops would pull out of Iraq.

Bargain Suppliers
Discount-Mats.com"

Khetani on Monday told FOX News that the person responsible for the email reply had been fired. The Web site, meanwhile, has been temporarily taken down.

Hess emailed that he has since found two mat suppliers willing to ship to an APO address in Iraq.

FOX News' Douglas Kennedy contributed to this story.

Marlin · 01-23-2007, 10:45 AM

I just finished reading it, too.

If anyone wants to know why most don't trust persons of the muslim persuation, this is a good example.....

VegasTech702 · 01-23-2007, 01:31 PM

I think I am going to puke. That is absolutely rediculous.

xxxxxxl · 01-23-2007, 03:00 PM

The people who do not support our military are POS!

southernshooter · 01-23-2007, 04:20 PM

............................................ I am truly sitting onmy hands to try to keep from posting what I think

IShootBack · 01-23-2007, 06:53 PM

I'd gamble this business owner supports komrad Billary 4 president...

Scumbag he is...

Light Coat · 01-23-2007, 11:48 PM

I don't think they ever came up with the exact words to describe what I would like to leave in their front yard. Definately not flowers and not arromatic in the least.

Bruce FLinch · 01-23-2007, 11:52 PM

Let's hope some good Cheesheads will visit said scumbucket business & open up a Can o' WhoopASS.

Marlin T · 01-24-2007, 01:10 AM

The owner of the said matts company is an Arab just like Marlin stated.

These muslims are being self destructive, and they wonder why they are "singled" out.

SouthernMoss · 01-24-2007, 06:38 AM

At least the author of the email lost his job for what he said.

Quote:

Khetani on Monday told FOX News that the person responsible for the email reply had been fired.

Deputy Dawg · 01-24-2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin

I just finished reading it, too.

If anyone wants to know why most don't trust persons of the muslim persuation, this is a good example.....

Neither do I Marlin.

01-23-2007, 09:52 AM	#1
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Another insult to the troops Did any of you see this article on Fox? It made my blood boil. Sounds almost like something Walmart would do! Web Site Kicks Sand in Faces of GIs in Iraq Asking for Mats to Ease Hardship of Sleeping on GroundTuesday , January 23, 2007 An American GI assigned to one of the harshest posts in Iraq had a simple request last week for a Wisconsin mattress company: send some floor mats to help ease the hardship of sleeping on the cold, bug-infested ground. What he got, instead, was a swift kick from the company's Web site, which not only refused the request but added insult to injury with the admonition, "If you were sensible, you and your troops would pull out of Iraq." Army Sgt. Jason Hess, stationed in Taji, Iraq, with the 1st Cavalry Division, said he emailed his request to Discount-mats.com because he and his fellow soldiers sleep on the cold ground, which contains sand mites, sand flies and other disease carriers. In his email, dated Jan. 16, 2007, he asked the Web-based company, registered to Faisal Khetani, an American Muslim of Pakistani descent: "Do you ship to APO (military) addresses? I'm in the 1st Cavalry Division stationed in Iraq and we are trying to order some mats but we are looking for ships to APO first." On the same day, Hess received this reply: "SGT Hess, We do not ship to APO addresses, and even if we did, we would NEVER ship to Iraq. If you were sensible, you and your troops would pull out of Iraq. Bargain Suppliers Discount-Mats.com" Khetani on Monday told FOX News that the person responsible for the email reply had been fired. The Web site, meanwhile, has been temporarily taken down. Hess emailed that he has since found two mat suppliers willing to ship to an APO address in Iraq. FOX News' Douglas Kennedy contributed to this story. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter) -->

01-23-2007, 10:45 AM	#2
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Another insult to the troops I just finished reading it, too. If anyone wants to know why most don't trust persons of the muslim persuation, this is a good example..... __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

01-23-2007, 01:31 PM	#3
VegasTech702 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 360	Re: Another insult to the troops I think I am going to puke. That is absolutely rediculous.

01-23-2007, 03:00 PM	#4
xxxxxxl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 547	Re: Another insult to the troops The people who do not support our military are POS!

01-23-2007, 04:20 PM	#5
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Another insult to the troops ............................................ I am truly sitting onmy hands to try to keep from posting what I think __________________ Only you can see this

01-23-2007, 06:53 PM	#6
IShootBack Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,306	Re: Another insult to the troops I'd gamble this business owner supports komrad Billary 4 president... Scumbag he is... __________________ "The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is his name." Exodus15:3

01-23-2007, 11:48 PM	#7
Light Coat V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere, KS Posts: 466	Re: Another insult to the troops I don't think they ever came up with the exact words to describe what I would like to leave in their front yard. Definately not flowers and not arromatic in the least.

01-23-2007, 11:52 PM	#8
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: Another insult to the troops Let's hope some good Cheesheads will visit said scumbucket business & open up a Can o' WhoopASS. __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

01-24-2007, 01:10 AM	#9
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Another insult to the troops The owner of the said matts company is an Arab just like Marlin stated. These muslims are being self destructive, and they wonder why they are "singled" out. __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<< Last edited by Marlin T; 01-24-2007 at 01:13 AM..