I know you're trying to be nice, but I don't find it fun to see so many Americans with such un-American ideals. It makes me very sad.
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I know you're trying to be nice, but I don't find it fun to see so many Americans with such un-American ideals. It makes me very sad.
I guess I'm just not seeing the same Americans you are.
The Americans I know who are against the war are all smart, active people who love their country and want it to live up to the ideals and values that it professes to possess. They are active in their communities, churches, schools and local governments. They are just normal people who want to see how they can make this place better.
And I repeat ... I'm not necessarily talking about everyong who is opposed to the war. I'm talking about people who seem to be opposed to every thing, every decision, every move the USA makes, ever.Quote:
The Americans I know who are against the war are all smart, active people .....
And I repeat ... have you ever seen me say anywhere that I necessarily agreed with the premise or timing of this war? Hmmmmmmm.........
All I'm saying is that the war is here, right now. Protesting it now is only going to make people that are already hurting and worried feel worse ... people with loved-ones in Iraq. Why? I'm just saying that, IMO, no matter what your initial feelings were about this war, just give it a rest now until it's over. Then voice your opinion where it REALLY counts ... at the voting polls.
Soledad, my problem with S.S. is that she blatantly made statements that were aimed at attacking the American government. In my opinion, it went beyond questioning, but, you know what they say about opinions! ;) :p
I also have a problem with Natalie from the Dixie Chicks standing in front of an audience in London saying she was ashamed to be from Texas because that's where Bush is from. Sorry, but she should have kept her mouth shut, at least for right now. I know she has the freedom of speech, but there is something to be said for time and place.
In all honesty, who in their right mind, would say that they LIKE war. I think that Bush did what he felt that he needed to do and that's to take out of control an evil dictator. Do I think oil (aka the almighty dollar) had something to do with it? Yes I do, but, do I think it was the driving force in this decision? No, I don't.
the whole thing boils down to having a freedom to speak and the responsibility that goes along with it.
protestors have the right idea, but don't have the brains to execute their plan, lying down in the streets and engaging the
cops are real intelligent ways of letting your thoughts be known.
also tying up the judicial system is another bright idea.
one thing that makes me laugh is the constants in their
"parrotry" (another pet reference...)..
war is not the answer.
no blood for oil (funnier yet as the 'stars' arrive in stretch limos to the oscars!)
we want peace, we want it now!!! like DUH.....
who doesn't want peace now???
invade washington! (on hollywood blvd some rocket scientist spray painted this on a building being remodeled.)
puke for peace......NOW there is a truly original idea!!!!
eat broccoli and tomatoes and beets before you go....next someone will try to take pics, make a book out of it and sell it under the pretense that its 'war art'...
peace protest that erupt into violence......oxymorons perpetrated by morons..
i love the USA, i just have problems with the people who THINK
it's o.k. to use their freedom of speech so irresponsibly.
think fast, hippy!
Amen, as I posted in another thread, many years ago I can remember going to the airport to pick up my father, oh so handsome in his uniform. Standing proud, wanting to see his family that he hasn't seen in 18mths. He looked tired and worn. but there he was, the greatest man in the world to me, my hero, my protector, my father. As he picked me up to hug me and kiss me, some person came up and spit in his face and called him a baby killer. This was done to a person that went and fought for the freedom that we so dearly love. the war was Viet Nam. My father still alive today, is still my hero, my protector and most of all still the greatest man in the world to me. You see I am very lucky to have my father, he was an M.I.A. missing in action for 6mths found in an hospital with no memory of who he was half of his mouth missing due to being shot. I dont want war as no one does. But I support the soldiers and our President during these hard times. My prayers are in my heart for all .Quote:
Originally posted by mugsy
I would definitely say that this war is A LOT more controversial than Desert Storm. I just hope that the veterans don't get treated like so many did after Vietnam....that really sucked. I actually dug out a pin that I had during Desert Shield/Storm that has a yellow ribbon on it and says "Unitil they all come home."
Yes, thank you very much for sharing that! It really touched me! Thanks!