[Shion]

Some of us have vowed never to let that happen again. And I believe that we are having a positive affect on these protest not getting out of hand. The sheep who come to these events see what is going on and hear what we have to say. We've seen a good number of them leave protests before it is done. Without us there, the antiwar demonstrations would be growing a lot more than it is.

I really do agree with you [Mr]T, I just would like to see those that carry banners that I want to get behind also be setting a example of rationality and maturity. I think the observers notice that just as much as they do the slogans and signs.

[trooprally]

We do have civil counter protests. 55 Weeks at Walter Reed, 21 weeks in Olney, MD, over a year in Columbia, MO., to name a few. We have our antics at these but for the most part they are civil.

Sometimes you need to disrupt them, especially when it is a media event. We chanted our slogans when the moonbats were talking to the press, messing up their sound bits.

The real problem arose when Takoma was video taping them. All they had to do was to let us tape them. After all, they are a "peace group".

But as one knows, if it doesn't bleed, it doesn't lead. The MSM would never cover our peaceful counter rallies.

Take care.

[Mr] T