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To: Bob J
rallies are mostly a waste of time and only a feel good measure for the organizers and participants

I urge you to re-read posting number 463 on this thread (from USMC6869). I don't know her but she's the reason I was standing in the cold that Saturday letting the anti-war groups know they are wrong. I've been at other rallies where servicemembers, in civilian clothes, have told me that they appreciate knowing/seeing that someone is supporting them, that not everyone agrees with the moonbats. How are those servicemembers suppose to know they have our support if all they see/hear/read is about the anti-war group. If we're out there on the street too, maybe the media will give one tiny paragraph to our side. Usually not. But if just one servicemember or one of their family members is encouraged by our "boots on the ground" then the rallys aren't worthless. Going to these rallys isn't about me--it's about the troops.

Again, if you can achieve a more positive result doing something else, terrific. Again, that isn't sarcasm. I'll try to spread the word in my area about whatever it is that you're trying to do to show support for the troops. Just don't be dismissive of other efforts to support the troops. Kristinn's anger is directed at people who won't do anything unless it's convenient and fits into their schedule.

596 posted on 01/31/2007 8:07:04 PM PST by JoyjoyfromNJ (Psalm 121)
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To: JoyjoyfromNJ

You are a jewel.


597 posted on 01/31/2007 8:15:51 PM PST by Bob J (RIGHTALK.com...a conservative alternative to NPR!)
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To: JoyjoyfromNJ

"Kristinn's anger is directed at people who won't do anything unless it's convenient and fits into their schedule."

Than do something that is convenient and fits in their schedule. Tis better to light one candle than curse the darkness.


598 posted on 01/31/2007 8:18:12 PM PST by Bob J (RIGHTALK.com...a conservative alternative to NPR!)
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