The news channels keep reporting "new developments" in Danielle Van Dam's disappearance, but I don't hear any real developments; they keep rehashing what's already been reported. I can't imagine being a parent and having to deal with the disappearance of my child; I wouldn't eat, sleep, or function in any capacity, and this family has 2 other children that need their parent's attention. Heartbreaking. Danielle's mother gave a statement today; she looked exhausted and there was so much desperation in her voice.

On another note regarding the news, it seems that marines are dying from accidents everyday. At this rate, we'll be defeating ourselves in this "war." It's sad that marines, anyone for that matter, have died, but it seems like it was due to negligence or technical malfunctioning.