tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150701.post113042194756290259..comments2023-11-03T06:10:54.782-05:00Comments on While drinking, I...: DisgracefulStBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01363699522256218332noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150701.post-1130644945819920062005-10-29T23:02:00.000-05:002005-10-29T23:02:00.000-05:00First of all, I would like for you to provide some...First of all, I would like for you to provide some <B>proof</B> to back up the assertion that war protests are fanning the flames of the insurgency in Iraq. I don't even see much more than cursory coverage of any protests by most local and national media. I would guess the like of Rush, Hannity, et al are giving it more coverage than most because they don't cover the blunder-thon of the Bush administation. The insurgency has not been controlled properly because the people who make the decisions about troop deployment didn't listen to the recommedation of the military people on the ground. <BR/><BR/>I find it mind-boggling that you, and apparently quite a few others, think that people should not dissent during a time of war. One of the previous commentors mentioned Thomas Jefferson. He had some things to say about dissent and vocal opposition of government. In your opinion is there any circumstance when dissent of the government is acceptible? I think that every move ,every decision, every act of government should be scrutinized.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150701.post-1130468330810617652005-10-27T21:58:00.000-05:002005-10-27T21:58:00.000-05:00STB... I have to agree with you on these comments!...STB... I have to agree with you on these comments!! I too have a few who are or who have served in this one and many others. It sickens me to see people disrespected honored men and women who put their life on the line to support the benefits many americans take for granted.... <BR/>If also have to say, I am impressed and honored to know such a talented writer. (yes, STB you)... I'm also glad your part of the "family". ;)WhisKeYGyrLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267777519831783318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150701.post-1130460085883818022005-10-27T19:41:00.000-05:002005-10-27T19:41:00.000-05:00A lot of people in the US have become armchair whi...A lot of people in the US have become armchair whiners. They sit in their posh homes and judge other people, ideas, and cultures. They need to get away from their books and TV and theories and live in the realworld for a while. I despise that they embrace their right to free speech to spit on all our other freedoms. Even though they make me ill from time to time, I wouldn't take away their rights, tho. <BR/><BR/>I think Jefferson said it best with, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."<BR/><BR/>Hoo-wah!Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304244377395593050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150701.post-1130443050903030132005-10-27T14:57:00.000-05:002005-10-27T14:57:00.000-05:00You speak from the heart, and speak the truth. Goo...You speak from the heart, and speak the truth. Good stuff. I'm an old vet, had eggs tossed at me too. Support our troops. Damn right.The Old Ranterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17558499894695067400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150701.post-1130435898499766142005-10-27T12:58:00.000-05:002005-10-27T12:58:00.000-05:00Amen to that, I have been reading Yon for about a ...Amen to that, I have been reading Yon for about a year now. Very good read. Thanks for your support of our troups.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150701.post-1130426570440056542005-10-27T10:22:00.000-05:002005-10-27T10:22:00.000-05:00One of your best posts yet. Good to see you are v...One of your best posts yet. Good to see you are voicing opinions that might now be taken well. I like it.<BR/><BR/>I also agree completely with you on this issue.Fat Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16333279888013081690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150701.post-1130425283371742402005-10-27T10:01:00.000-05:002005-10-27T10:01:00.000-05:00This is a touchy topic for me since I am from a mi...This is a touchy topic for me since I am from a military family and have a brother in Iraq now.<BR/><BR/>All I am going to say is that supporting our troops is important because they are fighting for the freedom so many (especially those protesting the war) take for granted. I am grateful for my freedom and glad that someone is willing to risk their lives for it. I am too much of a pussy to fight for myself.<BR/><BR/>My father was a Vietnam Vet and the disrespect he received when he came home disgusted him and he never got over it. The soldiers of this war are experiencing the same thing with these asshole protestors. Americans should be kissing the asses of all miltary personnel. Without them, we would not be living in the land of the free or the home of the brave.Blondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235574856654438920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150701.post-1130424889132635012005-10-27T09:54:00.000-05:002005-10-27T09:54:00.000-05:00Amen!God bless all who serve.Amen!<BR/>God bless all who serve.J. Gambinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911771411115168837noreply@blogger.com