Cindy Sheehan: Profit from Protest?

Right Wing News raises some interesting questions about the fundraising angles of the Cindy Sheehan story and asks if anyone might be making a profit from this franchise of Bush hate.

In researching my inital post on the subject I noticed the following letter in Mrs. Sheehan's hometown newspaper:

The Reporter: "Craftsmen did works of wonder" June 27, 2005

Thank you to all the craftsmen who worked with me on the Sheehan family home in memory of Army Spc. Casey Sheehan. I want to personally thank the electrician, painter, tile installer, floor and carpet installer, and plumber, and also those who provided the flooring, windows and cabinets. As far as I know, all volunteered labor and lots of material. Cindy Sheehan has been very busy and did not have time to thank you all. Gordy Calder, Vacaville

Do the fine folks of Vacaville provide similar service for all the families of the fallen? Perhaps a reader from Vacaville can enlighten us.

Will Mrs. Sheehan be reporting this gift of time and materials to improve the value of her home on her tax return next year?

I know that woe be unto any who dare question the motives or opinions of this woman. But frankly, if she feels compelled to exercise her rights to free speech and create a franchise by denigrating the sacrifice of her son, you can hardly expect those with a different opinion to remain silent.