CA College Republicans to protest MTV's "Rock the Vote" in Santa Monica FRIDAY (10/22) 11 am

[politicalvanguard.com]

California College Republicans Chairman Michael P. Davidson issued the following statement on the use of the draft by MTV’s Rock the Vote and the KerryCampaign as a scare tactic this election year: "MTV and the Kerry campaign's use of the draft to scare young voters into voting is pathetic and disgusting.

"While our servicemen are fighting for our country and the freedom of millions, military service should not be used as an instrument of fear. Military service is one of the most honorable deeds and any suggestion otherwise is grossly insulting.

"In this campaign, there is only one person that has entertained the notion of a draft – and that is John Kerry.

"Sadly, MTV's and John Kerry's desperation have compelled them to stoop to the lowest of levels.

"The next American generation, and our country’s bravest young men and women in uniform deserve better."

Last week, the House of Representatives voted against a Democrat-sponsored bill to reinstate the draft by a margin of 402 to 2, and both President Bush and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld are on record saying that a draft is unnecessary.

And yet MTV’s Rock the Vote (www.rockthevote.com) posted a fake draft induction card signed by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld that says 'this could be you.' At the same time, John Kerry continues to use the draft as an issue in his campaign, saying that there is 'great potential' one will be reinstated if President Bush is reelected. Clearly, Rock the Vote has a bias toward John Kerry, which violates their non-partisan and non-profit status.

A protest is scheduled outside the MTV offices in Santa Monica from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, October 22. For more information on the California College Republicans, please go to www.collegegop.org.

[Cutterjohnmhb]

Thank you WeeGee, Aye those of us use to this pied piper can see thru it and know it for what it is. Your second anecdote really hits home about my post. My daughter first heard of Rock the Vote on Radio. With the mantra your vote counts..and how important one vote can be..I'm sure many of us have seen the same commercial on TV. When a young person who at that age wants to do what for many is a very adult thing to do Vote, and have been taught in school ..hopefully..just how cherished a persons vote is in America. Then the people you first put your trust in burst your dream...To some young voters it might forever leave them repulsed by even the word voting. MTV again screwing more kids than Times Square has light bulbs.
My hope is this young woman finds her way past the wolves to grandma's house on election day and calls GWB the lumberjack to do what he does best./grin an odd metaphor but I couldn't resist it's late here. I know my girl will.

[t_skoz]

I am going to start a 527 group before the next election cycle. We need donors who would be willing to contribute to full-page ads in college newspapers:

THE DRAFT - BROUGHT TO YOU BY DEMOCRATS (AGAIN)

with info and links about the Bills sponsored by Corzine and Rangel

UGH!!!!