Posted on 03/04/2003 10:46:44 AM PST by maclogo
Several tabloids have been calling celebrities who have been outspoken against the war “traitors” or “friends of Saddam.” As I have been grouped into this category, I feel that I need to say something in response to these outrageous accusations. Afterall, these celebrities are American citizens first, and we are thankful to live in this great country that allows us the right to express our opinions.
I, for one, am a patriotic American who loves this country. I love that we live in a democracy where we have freedom of speech, where every person enjoys the right and bears the responsibility to say what he or she believes, and where we enjoy the privilege of having public discussions and debates about the most controversial of issues.
To set the record straight, I think Saddam Hussein is a horrific dictator who should disarm. And I believe we should support the men and women who have been put in harm’s way. But I do not think war is the answer right now. I believe there are other ways to disarm Saddam that must be explored before we resort to that most serious of options – a costly, deadly war. And I am not alone – millions of Americans and people around the world feel the same way I do. Are we all “traitors”?
At specific times in our recent history, our leaders (including Eisenhower, Kennedy and Reagan) , have chosen successful policies of containment over war when our country was faced with weapons of mass destruction... Now is the time for our current president to show the same level of restraint as his predecessors.
P.S. It used to be in politics that there was a certain amount of class and eloquence. The debate was civilized even though there were strong disagreements over deeply important questions. But, as usual, the Republicans have resorted to name-calling and mean-spiritedness. It’s interesting how the actors that are criticized for their political activism always happen to be Democrats... The press does not criticize Republican actors Ronald Reagan, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Charlton Heston for expressing their strongly-held political opinions.
She doesn't even know the correct way to spell 'series.'
Pleasse someone anyone ask idiots who spout this line what specific measures they propose that will accoplish this end. Even with the threat of war Saddam has not come forth with the full cooperation needed for inspections to work. If they are talking the hunred thousand or so armed inspectors necessary to accomplish this task being forcibly putinto Iraq without the consent of the Iraqi government please demand to know where these armed inspectors will come from and how they will deal with Iraqi armed resistance. In short I do not like it but resumption of war with Iraq appears to be the only answer.
Well at least she finally admits that Reagan was right. Of course I bet in the 80s she called Reagan a "warmonger" too.
However passionate you "people" are, the right to dissent is not protected when others are put in danger of terrorism.
Afterall, these celebrities are American citizens first, and we are thankful to live in this great country that allows us the right to express our opinions.
Yup, that is why you march shoulder to shoulder with communists, socialists, and other fine examples of proud patriotic Americans.
I, for one, am a patriotic American who loves this country. I love that we live in a democracy where we have freedom of speech,
Wrong and Wrong, you have proven in the past that you are far from patriotic, and we are not a democracy, we are a republic....but please continue Ms. Babs
To set the record straight, I think Saddam Hussein is a horrific dictator
Such a horrible man that he should be removed by force? No, oh I'm sorry I put words in you mouth Babs, guess you really don't care that much about the people being tortured
But I do not think war is the answer right now. I believe there are other ways to disarm Saddam that must be explored before we resort to that most serious of options – a costly, deadly war.
What? Containment, Sanctions, or Inspectors. Hell I'll give you all three, and all three have failed over the last 12 years, but you knew that....didn't you Babs?
And I am not alone – millions of Americans and people around the world feel the same way I do. Are we all “traitors”?
Yes, if your an American, if you are foreign you are just stupid. What about the millions of Americans who support the war? What do you really think of the MAJORITY Babs?
At specific times in our recent history, our leaders (including Eisenhower, Kennedy and Reagan) , have chosen successful policies of containment over war when our country was faced with weapons of mass destruction... Now is the time for our current president to show the same level of restraint as his predecessors.
Ahem, I feel like a broken record. We have tried containment for 12 years. It failed, the President has shown phenominal restraint by not attacking yet. He went to the UN to try it the "legit" way, but it is full of people like you so we will do what we have to do.
P.S. It used to be in politics that there was a certain amount of class and eloquence. The debate was civilized even though there were strong disagreements over deeply important questions.
What politics where you involved in, that Hollywood crap? Oh, you mean your jr. High gov. education class. Okay, I understand now, you are so much more fit than Bush to lead this nation....(sarcasm off)
But, as usual, the Republicans have resorted to name-calling and mean-spiritedness.
.....Urge to flame rising...rising. Well, those are some traits that Demorats know all about. What is that Babs? You don't want the real world or real people to have open forums to voice their opinions of hollywood socialist twits like yourself? Awww, well cry me a Fricken river you skank. Grow up, people aren't always nice, welcome to the real world, what your Demorats put the President and republicans through everyday.
It’s interesting how the actors that are criticized for their political activism always happen to be Democrats... The press does not criticize Republican actors Ronald Reagan, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Charlton Heston for expressing their strongly-held political opinions.
...*just nods his head*... Babs your stupidity and blindness to reality shock me. How often have we seen Charlton Heston raked over the coals because he has a pro-gun stance? Reagan was president, of course he NEVER got called a bad name or criticized by the media...(sarcasm). And Ahnold hasn't really done anything to really be targeted. Once again, your lack of knowledge about much of anything proves your attackers right. You are a stupid, big-nosed, banshee who is a complete and total b**ch. (rant over)
That's how come the first thing you see when you visit DU is "Top 10 Conservative Idiots" -- a regular on-going feature of the site.
Red alert, dighton; I have a feeling that interdimensional rift just opened back up again...do a full diagnostic, give the dilithium chamber a good kick, and recheck coordinates.
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