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Keep on thinking that's all that is going on with the Code PinkO crap at Walter Reed; and continue to argue that what we're doing is pointless, useless, etc. But unless and until you come out and stand on the corner with us, you have no idea what you are talking about.

On the thread last week I invited you to join us this week, because you said that you would be in town; but you declined. I had hoped you would accept the good will gesture, and see with your own eyes that our efforts are not as useless as you seem to believe. Every week, the soldiers and others coming in and out of WRAMC gates tell us differently.

The value of what you are doing WRT supporting our wounded soldiers is neither diminished by our activities nor is it enhanced by pooh-poohing what we are doing. If standing on the street in heat and sun and cold and rain isn't something you feel you can do, don't worry about it. Not too many people have the physical and psychological stamina to do what we do.

In any event, we will be there every Friday night until Code PinkO and their comrades go away and allow our wounded to heal in peace.

Thanks for your interest in our threads, and good luck with your efforts as well.

I have never argued or said that what you are doing is pointless. I have objected to the crew on your threads who paint those who do other supportive acts as cowards. A number of long-time freepers who have been actively supporting the troops in numerous ways have been so branded by your pals. I have also argued, as have others, that this insulting chest-thumping is counter-productive to your efforts. Check the late September thread to see how many they turned off with their posturing and insults. You seem to be ok with that, at least I don't recall seeing any posts by you to those who do call others cowards asking them to think about it.

"Not too many people have the physical and psychological stamina to do what we do."......

Ah, yes, the courage thing again. I am reminded of the post a couple of weeks ago where one of the name callers referred to this as being "on the front-line"...and this in a post to freepers who actually are in Iraq.

What you do is admirable but does not fall into any category of bravery (going into burning buildings to fight the fire, enlisting, patrolling the southern border, putting on a badge and a gun to serve and protect, those kinds of efforts) that I can determine. The fact that some presumably grown people here equate facing the pinks in the safety of America with those types of actions is one of those sad/funny things. That they declare that anyone who doesn't "hold the line" with them is a coward is just sad.

btw...I only posted to this thread after one of your regulars took the opportunity to bash me in a post to you. If you object to your threads turning into mini flame wars look to those who are costing you support through their childishness.

imVho, if you think you're too good, too sophisticated,too important or too ????? to "be out in the streets" with the DC Chapter, you should NOT call yourself a FReeper!

as i told a certain young lady of my recent past, "we are PROUD street activists".

period, end of story!

i am PROUD of the DC Chapter & PROUD to have been asked & able to freep with them numerous times!

free dixie,sw