Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
I admit to being confused by this opposition to protest.

If this rule that "it is wrong to protest while our young men and women are in an armed conflict" existed would we still be fighting in Viet Nam?

If it is wrong to protest or speak against a president while we are in an armed conflict couldn't an unscrupulous president simply declare a war, send a bunch of men and women off somewhere and therefore be immune from criticism?

Be careful what you ask for, you might get it!
my 2 cents...

I'm not opposed to protest. It is one of the many things that separates us from Saddam and we must never forget that. People who challenge the right to protest, saying that you are "un-American" need lessons in debate, citizenship, and civility.

I know that pro-peace does not mean pro-Saddam.

There are, and probably always will be, a small number of people who attend these types of rallies just for the thrill of being able to incite people and cause damage.

These are scary times and nerves are frayed. I'm thrilled that we're freeing the Iraqi people from that tyrant. It's sad that we had to go to war to do so. I don't like how we're alienating this country from so many others - I think we'll eventually suffer for our perceived arrogance.

I pray it is over soon with as few casulaties as possible.

I remember 911, and thinking - this is just the beginning of the killing of innocent people.