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(Marine)Recruiter stages counter-demonstration (See #40. Let's give Sgt. Chamburs a warm welcome!)
The Daily World (Aberdeen WA) ^ | 2/22/07

Posted on 02/22/2007 4:20:05 PM PST by llevrok

Tori Kovach of Aberdeen, left, is a regular feature on downtown streets, often seen near the Wishkah Bridge holding signs protesting the war in Iraq or chastising President Bush. On Wednesday, Sgt. Brendan Chamburs, the Marine Corps recruiter stationed in Aberdeen, saw Kovach holding a protest sign near Quizno’s and decided to stage a counter-demonstration.

He had his sign made at Coast Line Signs. Kovach was unmoved, saying, “I believe in the military, but I think the military is being misused. They are dying for a lie.” A few people honked their horns as they drove by, but not everyone was inclined to support free speech. Before Sgt. Chamburs showed up, someone threw an egg at Kovach from a passing car, hitting his sign.


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Washington
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To: SgtChamburs
Thank you, Sgt. Chamburs, for being part of what keeps us and our children safe and free. May God richly bless you and welcome to Free Republic!
161 posted on 02/23/2007 7:11:17 PM PST by keats5 (tolerance of intolerant people is cultural suicide)
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To: llevrok

Welcome! :)


162 posted on 02/23/2007 7:22:02 PM PST by Lead Moderator
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To: norton
"I've been hearing that free speech crap since '65/66 and, no Virginia, we weren't fighting for war protesters then and I doubt anyone in Iraq thinks he or she is fighting for war protesters today."

Worth repeating!
(the following modified to reflect my own experiences)
I have heard that free speech crap since 77/86 and, no Virginia, we weren't fighting for war protesters then, and I know none of the all volunteer military force in Iraq thinks he/she is fighting for "war protesters" today.

It is by virtue of the Second Amendment, that the First Amendment to the Constitution of the USA was granted perpetual citizen secured protections against government forces.
A much later "Act of Congress", not a constitutional amendment, enacted the "Posse Comitatus Act" of 1878.
As added and amended, this Act precludes the use of Federal Military Armed Forces directed internally against
any USA civilians by the Federal Government, absent an Act of Congress.
And so Virginia, yes there does indeed exist a clause you may thinly claim as a Constitutional "right to protest" against the men and women of the Armed Forces.
But since Posse Comitatus has not been violated, yet, you are protesting the wrong people.
Protest Congress.
And even when your ignorant ilk were spitting on me at airports, I always have been free to maintain my constitutionally protected "right" as a free citizen to take off my uniform and meet you face to face, and enforce my own First and Second Amendment rights!
163 posted on 02/23/2007 7:42:34 PM PST by sarasmom ( War is not the most vile of the evils humanity commits . There is always apathy...)
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To: SgtChamburs

Thank You and God Bless You and all of our Military.
AMERICANS SUPPORT YOU!!
The few 'Nit Wits' are the loud ones.
AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU!!
PLEASE LET YOUR FELLOW MILITARY MEMBERS KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT AMERICANS SUPPORTING OUR MILITARY.
LibertyLight
My family fought in the American Revolution, Civil War and World Wars...Because of The United States Military, AMERICA is The FREEDOM and the LIGHT OF THE WORLD.


164 posted on 02/23/2007 7:45:14 PM PST by LibertyLight (I Am Grateful For FreeRepublic!)
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To: SgtChamburs
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Thank you :)

Semper keeping the home fires burning

165 posted on 02/23/2007 8:40:09 PM PST by getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL ( **Hunter-Tancredo-Weldon-Hayworth 4 President**)
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To: SgtChamburs

Thank YOU SgtChamburs!


166 posted on 02/23/2007 9:40:09 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: sarasmom
Bump!

(for some reason or another, I mostly remember the milk cartons and the creep asking for a hand out on my way to Travis...)

167 posted on 02/23/2007 10:17:54 PM PST by norton
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To: ishabibble

Sgt. Brendan Chamburs we are proud of you!

My son also wears the EGA, and proudly serves our country along with your son.

Proud parent of a United States Marine.

Navy/Marine Corps Family



168 posted on 02/23/2007 10:34:25 PM PST by Goldie Lurks (professional moonbat catcher)
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To: SgtChamburs
You are an example to us all, son. Thank you for standing in the gap. My youngest son is a recruit at MCRD San Diego right now. He left just before his 18th birthday. He's at T-23 now and loving every minute of it. I am printing your story to send to him for inspiration. God bless you and yours, in Jesus' name. Diane, Very Proud Marine Mom SmileyCentral.com
169 posted on 02/23/2007 11:12:46 PM PST by athelass (Frodo Lives!)
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To: SgtChamburs

Semper Fi, Sergeant. We are PROUD of you!

Prayers and blessings up for you and yours. May the Lord watch over you and keep you, your men, and your family safe.

I am one proud American mother.


170 posted on 02/24/2007 12:57:24 AM PST by LibreOuMort (Give me liberty, or give me death! (Patrick Henry))
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To: SgtChamburs

Thank you Sgt. Chambers. My son is a Marine...we stand with you!

Cindie


171 posted on 02/24/2007 1:48:51 AM PST by gardencatz (Your son might be an honor student, but mine's a Marine...it can't always be someone else's son!)
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To: llevrok

Driveby egging.


172 posted on 02/24/2007 2:17:24 AM PST by R. Scott (Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink)
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To: Mr. Lucky
Dido to that and may God Bless him and all of our great warriors. Amen.
173 posted on 02/24/2007 2:34:44 AM PST by gakrak ("A wise man's heart is his right hand, But a fool's heart is at his left" Eccl 10:2)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


174 posted on 02/24/2007 3:09:32 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: SgtChamburs
Sgt. Chamburs -

WELCOME TO FREE REPUBLIC!!!

It is really heart warming to see the troops getting into the mix but please don't get in trouble by being in uniform.

Thank you for your service and hope to see more of you.

Semper Fi

the TROOPRALLYs

175 posted on 02/24/2007 3:26:09 AM PST by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: SgtChamburs

If I lived anywhere close to you I would have been right there helping.

God Bless the Troops!


176 posted on 02/24/2007 3:29:31 AM PST by Trteamer ( (Eat Meat, Wear Fur, Own Guns, FReep Leftists, Drive an SUV, Drill A.N.W.R., Drill the Gulf, Vote)
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To: 1 Olgoat; 103198; 10Ring; 11Bush; 1stbn27; 2ndClassCitizen; 2SterlingConservatives; 2yearlurker; ...
PING - The Marines have arrived!!

Welcome to Sgt. Chamburs.

See Post 40

Even the MODs have posted a Welcome (Post 162)

[Mr] T

177 posted on 02/24/2007 3:37:36 AM PST by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: SgtChamburs

And thank you, we are off to Olney, MD to counter the moonbats this morning.


178 posted on 02/24/2007 3:58:47 AM PST by bmwcyle (It is time to stop the left at the wall.)
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To: SgtChamburs
Bump! and thank you for your service, Sgt Chamburs!


179 posted on 02/24/2007 4:02:23 AM PST by W04Man (Bush2004 Grassroots Campaign We Did It! NOW.... PLEASE CONTINUE ON TO VICTORY!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; SgtChamburs

Kathy - Thanks for the ping. I regret that it was left to Sgt Chamburs to take action. I thought we were supposed to have their backs.


180 posted on 02/24/2007 4:09:27 AM PST by Jimmy Valentine's brother (Jane Fonda was type cast in the movie "Klute")
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