Re: Protests in wartime

From: tschibasch <tschibasch_at_yahoo.com_at_hypermail.org>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 20:37:17 -0000

I could not agree more with David. It is entirely possible to be
AGAINST the war but SUPPORT the military. And it is our right to
demonstrate, if we so choose.

And another thing: We are only too aware that Iraqis could never
demostrate against their own government. The fact that they cannot and
we can does not mean that we shouldn't.

John



--- In OliveStarlightOrchestra_at_yahoogroups.com, "dne44" <dne_at_d...> wrote:
> Lenny-
>
> It's as simple as this: I respect and admire the courage, dedication
> and professionalism of our troops. However, I do not believe in the
> cause and timing of this war as outlined by our government, and
> therefore do not support the war. This does not strike me as a self-
> contradicting view in the least.
>
> When we see actions such as those taken by the president of the
> baseball hall of fame refusing to honor the movie Bull Durham because
> of the political views of Tim Ribbins and Susan Sarandon, it strikes
> me that more than ever people are losing the ability to be rational
> about what free speech is supposed to mean (and this is true of both
> sides; however, it is particularly worrisome on the right since the
> government is taking an actively anti-free speech stand, at least
> rhetorically).
>
> - David
>
>
> --- In OliveStarlightOrchestra_at_yahoogroups.com, "7visions"
> <7visions_at_p...> wrote:
> > As for the " I Support the Troops" line being bandied about, it has
> always
> > been a bit of a cliche. This men and women have trained for a long
> time to
> > be where they are. If you say, "I Support the Troops, but I am
> against what
> > they are doing", just what are you actually saying? ..." I think
> you are
> > nice people, but I don't like soldiers". ?
> >
Received on 2003-04-14 13:37:21