Be just and strong

[mugsy]

Soledad, I was referring to any war, unfortunately. I know that you separate the soldiers from the war issue, but many don't. Mike is living proof to that. The day he got off the plane from Iraq after Desert Storm a guy came up to him and spit in his face and on his uniform. I am sure that as many people are protesting this war, this one won't be any different.

[Soledad]

That's disgusting and wrong.

There have been many articles out there in the Peace movement community pledging support for the troops. There is more organisation these days, so let's hope for the best!!

[mugsy]

Agreed! I know I saw on Fox news tonight that there were protesters arrested today. I wonder if they were the ones that Richard was referring to. You know, it's always a few that ruin it for those who are trying to do it right. Although, I wish that now that the war has started, I wish they would stop. Not necessarily vocally support the war if they have problems with it, but, silently, by not disrupting the good thoughts flowing from the country.

[HoRsELUvR]

people are being arrested for protesting?what happened to freedom of speech?

[mugsy]

I don't think they're being arrested because they're protesting as much as it is that they are disturbing the peace by making their protest, and breaking law pretty much assures that you've crossed the line.

[Soledad]

HOWEVER, I would just like to point out that there have been MANY protests lately and I haven't seen any coverage of many of them becoming violent.

Let's not focus on the few jackasses who get out of hand. I don't judge all pro-war people by the actions of those who go and vandalise mosques!!

[mugsy]

too true Soledad. I am not trying to say that all protesters are doing that, but answering Horselover's question, that some of those few jackasses have broken the law and that's why they are being arrested, NOT that they are protesting. I would say that the vast majority of protesters are doing it peacefully and quietly, but the loud obnoxious ones (as in any case) are the ones who are getting the press.

[KYS]

Chris, thankyou your article which brought tear to my eyes.
Richard right as usual, and mugsey I feel the same way.
I remember how are soldiers were treated when
they returned home from Vietnam.

Unfortunately these few Jackass's seem to
be comming out more and more. I was reading reuters
news about the arrests from the different states. : (

[mugsy]

And my question to those morons who make the rest of the protesters look bad is, "How is what you're doing any better than what Bush is doing? Violence is violence and it doesn't solve a thing! At least in war the participants go in knowing that they may not come back (not a knowledge that I would care to live with thanks) and they are doing it to protect the idiots that pull this crap.

[Soledad]

The only problem with that line of logic is that many protesters aren't opposed to ALL war or ANY violence, but this particular situation. So, I wouldn't say that just because you protest the war, you must also be a pacifist.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Chris, thank you so much for allowing us to read that article, I did have tears in my eyes, God Bless America, England, and all the Countries who are with us in this endeavor to free Iraq.

I belong to another dog community who is going to adopt a company of soldiers who are on the front lines, and our members are going to send little packages and letters to these men to let them know that we support their effort and appreciate the sacrifices they and their families are making for all of us.
Jackie, Perry and Miss Daisy

[mugsy]

Jackie, I had the same thought. I'm going to check with my principal (since our school system seems to want to keep the discussion of war to a minimum ) and have a letter writing campaign to send to the troops.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Mugsy, I think that would be wonderful, I know the service men and women would love to hear from the kids, it would certainly help their morale.
Jackie

[mugsy]

I was still subbing during Desert Storm and I know that at least 2 of the middle schools in FWCS had the kids write letters and many of them got responses back and actually got themselves a pen pal!!

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by mugsy
I was still subbing during Desert Storm and I know that at least 2 of the middle schools in FWCS had the kids write letters and many of them got responses back and actually got themselves a pen pal!!

you can go to the dod.gov website and click on the "DEAR ABBY"
link.....you can post messages to be read by the troops overseas.... the messages that brought tears to my eyes were the ones from Australia. what a classy bunch of people!