It's GREAT!.
It starts out with:
"Too many countries forget how they got their own freedom and democracy and do not value it for a moment.
Aages Pizza. Supports Uncle Sam.
Posted on 07/12/2005 8:04:29 PM PDT by Pharmboy
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - A Danish pizzeria owner was jailed Tuesday for refusing to serve French and German tourists in protesting their countries' opposition to the U.S.-led war in Iraq. A Danish court found Aage Bjerre guilty of discrimination and fined him $900. Bjerre refused to pay, and will now serve an eight-day sentence.
"I'm doing it to show my sympathy with the United States. It shows how seriously I mean it," he told The Associated Press by telephone. "But one should also remember that eight days is a small price to pay when American soldiers go to Iraq and risk their limbs and lives."
In February 2003, before the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, Bjerre posted two signs barring Germans and French from his pizzeria on Denmark's western island of Fanoe. His refusal to serve them drew criticism in this Scandinavian country, where the government supported the war while its citizens were split.
The 46-year-old received hundreds of fan letters from the United States, but had to sell the pizzeria after repeated vandalism and a large drop in sales.
He is bringing a photograph of President Bush and Laura Bush, as well as an American flag, to decorate the walls of his prison cell: "I think that will brighten up the room," he said.
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On the Net:
Aage Bjerre's Web page: http://www.aagespizza.com
I wonder if he'll e-mail me a pizza! God Bless him!
The True Great Dane.
This is far from an isolated case of pro-Americanism; Denmark and the UK are our staunchest allies in Western Europe
Denmark Mark Fourth of July in Near Century-Old Celebration
Monday, July 04, 2005
World News, COPENHAGEN, Denmark - About 5,000 people gathered Monday in northern Denmark for a Fourth of July celebration held annually for nearly a century.
The Rebild Festival kicked off with the traditional hoisting of the U.S. and Danish flags while the two countries' national anthems echoed in the surrounding hills.
Since 1912, Danes and descendants of emigrants have celebrated the U.S. Independence Day with barbecues, square dancing and country music outside Rebild, a village 155 miles northwest of the capital, Copenhagen.
This year's festival came a day ahead of President Bush's scheduled visit to Denmark.
"There are lots of people who are here to celebrate the close ties between the United States and Denmark," organizer Lars Hoegh Hansen said.
The day started with a wreath-laying ceremony at a World War II memorial, followed by a service at the Budolfi church, the Lutheran cathedral in Aalborg, 140 miles northwest on Copenhagen.
http://radiodayz.net/2005/07/05/Denmark_Mark_Fourth_of_July_in.html
Just another reason to not live in Denmark. Government actions coming to a republic near you.
God bless this gentleman.
If anyone learns of any way we can email our thanks please post it.
Semper Fi,
Kelly
Great big Balls.
ooops I see his webpage now. LOL
gotta love someone with conviction!
Order a pizza from this guy...of course tell him not to woorry about delivery to a US address....
Give the pizza to the closest US base,,,,
NeverGore :)
My first thought was whooo hooooo !!
Great to have this guy standing up for us.
God bless this man! How dare they jail him!
When the finances have recovered from Dennis, his online store will get some tangible support from me. He's really putting it all on the line.
"I'm doing it to show my sympathy with the United States. It shows how seriously I mean it," he told The Associated Press by telephone. "But one should also remember that eight days is a small price to pay when American soldiers go to Iraq and risk their limbs and lives."
The 46-year-old received hundreds of fan letters from the United States, but had to sell the pizzeria after repeated vandalism and a large drop in sales.
He is bringing a photograph of President Bush and Laura Bush, as well as an American flag, to decorate the walls of his prison cell: "I think that will brighten up the room," he said. "
It's nice to know we do have friends and supporters.
I saw your post only after I posted mine (#12). Your idea is far superior to mine.
BBC link with pic of my this guy.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4675245.stm
From his website, at "Aages opinion on..."
"Centrum-Demokraterne (left-wing)"
Apparently the møønbåts over there work the same way - Left-wing parties are "centrist"...
We should get this guy US citizenship [if he wants it]. Maybe a swap. We get him. The Danes get the Senior Dirigible from Massachusetts, both Senators from New Yrok, a draft pick from the Demopcratic Caucus and cash-say $900.00.
It's GREAT!.
It starts out with:
"Too many countries forget how they got their own freedom and democracy and do not value it for a moment.
Aages Pizza. Supports Uncle Sam.
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