Theodore roosevelt lost his son quinton, shot down over france. Rudyard Kipling lost his son jack in the trenches in 19 15. These were tragic, devastating events that no parent should ever have to experience. But it's also indisputable that these two great men were not blameless in bringing them about. They were part of the generation that had encouraged, celebrated, glibly supported the policies that led to the carnage that claimed their sons. It's a cautionary tale for all parents and for all the decisions we make and politics we tolerate. Your children will reap the natural extrapalations of what you cheerlead or rationalize or pay no attention to to day