Posted on 02/21/2003 5:10:50 AM PST by LouD
Our troops need your support!
Recent peace demonstrations are being spun by the left, and by Saddam Hussein, as indicating a groundswell of popular opposition to war in Iraq. These demonstrations may also have a detrimental impact on the morale of our servicemembers currently deployed in harm's way. We need to show the world, and our troops, that we support them as they face the difficult task ahead.
In the Racine area, a group of leftists and their naive followers called the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice has been conducting anti-war rallies on Saturday mornings at the corner of Green Bay Road and Washington Avenue. They fly the United Nations flag, and claim that military action against Iraq, despite Iraq's long history of violating U.N. resolutions, is not justified. We do not intend to let their anti-American protest go unanswered.
We will be meeting at 10:30 on Saturday, in the parking lot in front of Hobby Lobby, at the corner of Green Bay Road and Washington Avenue. Our purpose is to show the flag, both literally and figuratively. We intend to demonstrate that the anti-war, anti-American left does not represent American popular opinion - And that we stand 100% behind our troops and their Commander-In-Chief.
Wear patriotic colors. Bring any flags you have. Make signs that express your support for the President, his policy regarding Iraq and the War on Terror, and our troops. It is not our intention, nor will we tolerate, altercations with the opposition. We are there to peacefully demonstrate that an alternative viewpoint exists, and that the great silent majority of Americans understands the need for military action in Iraq. Dress warmly, and be ready to shout, chant, sing, and make your voice heard in support of our troops.
Additional rallies: Besides this counter-demonstration on Saturday, we will also stage a rally in support of our troops in front of the Racine Courthouse, at 6:00 PM the first day after the onset of hostilities.
Statement of Beliefs
We are not pro-war; No sane person wants war. But we understand the necessity of this war. In the wake of September 11th, can anyone doubt the necessity of preemptive military action against countries intent on the acquisition and use of weapons of mass destruction. In the strikes against New York and Washington, we saw an enemy deploy the most devastating weapons in their arsenal against tens of thousands of civilians. Can there be any doubt what they would do if they were able to acquire nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons and the means to deliver them? Iraq has illegally sought, in direct contravention of UN resolutions, to develop or acquire such weapons. Saddam Hussein has used these weapons in a genocidal campaign against ethnic minorities in his own country. He has attempted to assassinate a U.S. president. Can anyone doubt that he would provide weapons of mass destruction to terrorist organizations? Can we afford to take the chance?
The stability of the post-nuclear world has depended upon a doctrine of retaliation, which has made the cost of employing weapons of mass destruction too high to contemplate for responsible nations. Now, however, in the post-9/11 world, we face terrorist proxies acting on behalf of, or in uncoordinated alignment with, our enemies. At whom will we launch missiles if al Qaeda strikes Washington, or Chicago, or Milwaukee, with a nuclear device? We simply cannot permit irresponsible nations to acquire weapons of mass destruction, and our only possible strategy is one of preemption. That is why we must enforce Iraqi compliance with U.N. resolutions, and, failing that compliance, act to ensure that Saddam Hussein is removed from power, and Iraq returned to the family of responsible nations. We harbor no ill-will towards the Iraqi people. Our fight is with a despot who presents a clear and present danger to our national security.
Pacifists are among the most immoral of men - they make no distinction between aggression and defense. Therefore, pacifism is one of the greatest allies an aggressor can have.
-- Patrick Henry
War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing that is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better [people] than himself."
-- John Stewart Mill
Ideas for Signs
Make them readable at a distance - use posterboard or foamcore board, and bright colors.
(For downloadable signs that you can print on your PC, try http://www.youarethatmuch.org/warmongering/ )
We GAVE PEACE A CHANCE - now GIVE WAR A CHANCE
FREE IRAQ!
"Only Americans on guard tonight" - George Washington
Saddam spends billions on weapons while his people starve!
N.I.S.N. (not in Saddam's name)
It's for the children (of Iraq)
Shall we take a nuke for the cause?
Are France & Russia's Iraqi oil contracts in jeopardy?
Could Saddam pass a lie detector test? Powell could!
Help an Iraqi, depose of Saddam
400,000 inspectors are better than 300
You mean $25,000 for your Palistinian child is enough?
Let's not forget the other 11 UN Resolutions.
I suppose you wouldn't have thought Hitler was dangerous.
Things that make you go hmmmm? Iran is the chair of the UN Humanitarian
council? Iraq is due to chair, in April, the UN disarmament panel?
Get Us Out of the United Nations! They simply suck
Hate America Anyone? STOP SUPPORTING SADDAM HUSSEIN, FREE THE IRAQI PEOPLE"
Saddam Thanks you for your Support
More Human Shields to Iraq
Liberate Iraq
Oust Saddam, Free Iraq
Blame America First
BOMB SADDAM
FREE IRAQ
FRY MUMIA:
It's not the Oil. We want him off his Soil!
FREE Tickets for anyone wanting to be a Human Shield!!!
SADDAM PAYS THE HOMICIDE BOMBERS
REMEMBER 9-11-2001 - 2801 People Killed by Terrorists
Uday Hussein - responsible for 5000 Kurds killed by gas attack in Halabja in
1988
Save the Kurds
Welcome Saddam Hussein Fan Club!
Enjoy your Freedom of Speech? Thank a vet and our troops
America’s Enemies Thank You For Your Support
"Blessed Are the Peacemakers:" The US Army, Navy, Air Force & Marines
Beware lest in your anxiety to avoid war you obtain a master. - Demosthenes
War is evil, but it is often the lesser evil.- George Orwell
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Martin Luther King
Begin the Liberation of Iraq
An American Soldier Saved Your Whiney Hiney Today
Americas Soldiers have died so you can protest
HATE AMERICA FIRST
"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence
of our friends." - Martin Luther King Jr.
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and
conscientious stupidity." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
Let him who desires peace prepare for war. Flavius Vegetius Renatus (~375 AD
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort,
but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -Martin Luther
King, Jr.
"Live free or die."
Your Red Roots Are Showing
We Gave Peace A Chance -- We Got 9 - 1 – 1
Pacifists are the Parasites of Freedom
Bomb Saddam For the Children
Welcome Arafat and Bin Laden Fan Club
"Stop the war on America,"
The Advance of Human Liberty will only Strengthen the Cause of Peace –
Ronald Reagan
What Would You Have Done on Flight 93? Free Iraq Now."
Welcome million Osama march"
"Free Iraq — Let's roll."
Hey Commies - Lost ? Go Home
Bin Laden Sends Greetings to N.C. Protesters
Are any rallies planned for central WI? I could probably make one in Appleton/Green Bay/Oshgosh area.
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