Posted on 03/22/2003 2:25:22 PM PST by Ophiucus
Greetings from Carbondale, Illinois, home of Southern Illinois University.
I would like to report an excellent experience today. As expected, there was an anti-war, anti-America protest on the main drag of this university town. Perhaps less expected was the large turnout on the opposite side of the street, literally and figuratively. The patchouli and hippie contingent were their usual drum-banging, bug dancing selves shouting their slogans of "No blood for oil" and "War is the problem, not the answer."
On the other side of the street where I stood, USA sign in hand, was a growing crowd of surprising diversity. Members from three school fraternities, church members, local businessmen, and veterans were standing together waving American flags and holding signs with pictures of Marines that read "True American Heroes." Eventually, the pro-American side of the street outnumbered the drumbeaters. The wind rippling the flags carried sounds of a tape player playing "God Bless America."
The stark contrast in the people on the two sides was nicely emphasized by the reception of the cars driving by on the busy street. Of every twenty cars, four or five would just drive by, easily twelve would honk while giving us the thumbs up, wave, or simply hold a fist up in silent salute. Maybe, one would honk and give a peace side to the war protestors.
The smiles and waves from the passersby to us were amazingly uplifting. The 'American Street,' as Petah Jennings or Dan Blather might say, was clearly in support of our efforts in Iraq, our valiant troops, and our President.
Heartwarming news from the Heartland that I thought would be appreciated despite the news from ABC, CNN, and their ilk.
Noted and filed -- thanks.
I've heard government described in many ways, but that's a new one for me.
Judging by your spelling and grammar, I would say you are probably a young student. You are in over your head intellectually in this forum. You will find a better reception for such naive thoughts elsewhere.
But, just a little tid-bit to whet your appetite for knowledge: many of the so-called "anti-war" protests are, in fact, organized and funded by communist groups whose agenda is distinctly anti-freedom and anti-American. This information is fairly easy to verify if you have the curiousity and the will.
Good luck to you.
No son, they are more likely either democrats that hate Bush or anarchists like your "Direct Action" people.
Your post, so similar in content, but far more eloquent, just beat mine into the thread. What do they say about great minds...?
Well spoken.
In this case, those that support the prolonging of a regime that has involved itself with attacks against the US, the murder of Americans, and overt support, training, and supplying of terrorists are supporting a self-declared enemy of this country. Remember, Saddam built training camps for terrorists including Al-Qaeda, he has sucred weapons and munitions for them, and he not pays $25,000 to the families of homicide bombers but gives them bonuses for killing American. By definition, they are anti-American. The attitude that America is wrong first and deliberately works toward evil gains is an anti-American attitude whether one is from Kansas or France.
The people protesting the war are informed of the corruption that the United States government is involved in to attack Iraq.
What corruption is this? I know that there have been unfounded attacks from the left about Bush is just doing this for oil money. Attacks that lack logical sense and are devoid of fact. In simplest terms, Saddam runs a terrorist infest nation and encourages terrorism. He has developed and is developing good ole nukes and more powerful bioweapons to extend his range. He is a threat, he is evil in no uncertain terms. He must be removed. How many 9/11's will it take to understand this?
Next time anybody waves an American flag supporting the war, you are destroying the purity of our government by supporting corruption.
This is amazing hyperbole. I could see someone saying that of voting no in the impeachment of a Clinton. But in the efforts to eradicate the evil of terrorism? This is a far reaching goal of great vision not corruption - but wait, you're back on the oil thing again, right?
Don't be a hypacrite and inform yourself of this war and as many American affairs as you can.
A hypocrite is one who would profess beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess. (American Heritage Dictionary) However, I do strongly believe in these feelings. Plus, as most in this community, I am a 'news junkie.'Yet, I do know the difference between politically motivated allegation and fact. Discernment is a better part of knowledge.
In this case, those that support the prolonging of a regime that has involved itself with attacks against the US, the murder of Americans, and overt support, training, and supplying of terrorists are supporting a self-declared enemy of this country. Remember, Saddam built training camps for terrorists including Al-Qaeda, he has secured weapons and munitions for them, and he not pays $25,000 to the families of homicide bombers but gives them bonuses for killing American. By definition, they are anti-American. The attitude that America is wrong first and deliberately works toward evil gains is an anti-American attitude whether one is from Kansas or France.
The people protesting the war are informed of the corruption that the United States government is involved in to attack Iraq.
What corruption is this? I know that there have been unfounded attacks from the left about Bush is just doing this for oil money. Attacks that lack logical sense and are devoid of fact. In simplest terms, Saddam runs a terrorist infest nation and encourages terrorism. He has developed and is developing good ole nukes and more powerful bioweapons to extend his range. He is a threat, he is evil in no uncertain terms. He must be removed. How many 9/11's will it take to understand this?
Next time anybody waves an American flag supporting the war, you are destroying the purity of our government by supporting corruption.
This is amazing hyperbole. I could see someone saying that of voting no in the impeachment of a Clinton. But in the efforts to eradicate the evil of terrorism? This is a far reaching goal of great vision not corruption - but wait, you're back on the oil thing again, right?
Don't be a hypacrite and inform yourself of this war and as many American affairs as you can.
A hypocrite is one who would profess beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess. (American Heritage Dictionary) However, I do strongly believe in these feelings. Plus, as most in this community, I am a 'news junkie.'Yet, I do know the difference between politically motivated allegation and fact. Discernment is a better part of knowledge.
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