Replies

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.

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.

The old addage about making assumptions may have relevance here. Or maybe not.

You have an argumentative online nature here on FR, and have already made yourself clear on the issue of street activism.

Thanks for bumping the thread. Enjoy your prime rib tomorrow night.