During the rally, the lady holding the anti-war sign and I exchanged stares several times. I wanted to see somoeone who would show up at a rally which was billed simply to support our troops. She knew what I thought of her because every time I looked, she was looking back at me. Maybe when I was at the mike to say a few words, she understood why I was looking at her as if she were a cockroach, but I doubt it.
I wouldn't have spoken except for the fact that LinnieBeth pushed me to the frint when they asked for people who had family serving to come forward to say a few words.
I had no idea what to say, but the words came out.
"My son is overseas and I can?t say where he is or what he does, but he is fighting for our freedom, safety and our right to speak freely about our beliefs, even if we disagree. I am glad that 99.9% of the people here today support our troops. Thank you to all who served before, and God Bless our troops."
If it wasn't those exact words, they were close because I wanted to send a message to the anti-war duo. I freeze when asked to speek in public, so I hope I I didn't do the gibberish thing.
Here are some pics that I took.
.45Man and dansangel
Linniebeth and someone I thought was with her... wrong (but welcome to FR)
the crowd, showing eyespysomething below the red arrow