anitram said:I'm glad you mentioned that - it seems to me like the protests of last month were slightly different. Now, there is a move away from the non-violent form of protest to flag burning in Western Europe, mass arrests, etc. It's frightening.
Moonlit_Angel said:I haven't heard any stories of violence at anti-war rallies so far.
If there was any, though, then, yeah, that does kinda contradict what they're protesting.
Angela
nbcrusader said:
One persons's protest is another person's violence. No one will deny the right of free speech. But, in increasing number, protestors seem more than willing to deprive others of rights to voice their opinion. The liberty of many were deprived when the protest message turned from "No War" to "Stop Traffic".
Scarletwine said:I think it is very AMERICAN to protest.
Originally posted by Scarletwine
PS. My loud U2 SBS's is disturbing the peace too.
Scarletwine said:I don't think blocking city streets with a march or building is evil or Unamerican. It was ultimately stopped the Vietnam war. I think it is very AMERICAN to protest.
I did my share today and will continue to do so, if only to show the international community that not all American's support Bush's "operation". He doesn't even have the guts to call it war.
The protest in other parts of the world are much more violent than what I've seen reported here. With the rampant unAmericanism that is growing I'm not surprised. Over 1/2 M in the UK bigger than the one a few weeks ago.
With what LITTLE I've seen. CNN can hardly even tear itself away from picture of Bagdad to show pictures of US protest. Jordanian TV did a much better job.
PS. My loud U2 SBS's is disturbing the peace too.
nbcrusader said:I think the whole labeling of things as "un-American" is ridiculous. There are plenty of abhorant behaviors that could be considered the exercise of free speech or personal liberty. Going after protestors as "un-American" is an unncessary, worthless detour.
I think a lot of the debate over the protesting is wrapped up in partisian politics. With a strong majority of Americans supporting the war, there is a great divide along party lines. From what I recall, 95% of Republicans support the war effort by 95%, while only 37% of Democrats support the war.
The war gives us a focal point for expressing our dissatisfaction with the status quo. Some sentiments are against any form of war. Some are against an non-UN approved war. Some are against a GWB led war. Some are against "globalization" or the unparalleled influence the US has in the world.
Protest as you desire, but please respect the rights of others, including individual's personal liberty as you try to shut down streets and access to buildings.
Moonlit_Angel said:
Damnit, I am NOT "anti-American" simply because I do not agree with Bush sending us to war! Argh!
When will people get that through their heads?
nbcrusader said:I think the whole labeling of things as "un-American" is ridiculous. There are plenty of abhorant behaviors that could be considered the exercise of free speech or personal liberty. Going after protestors as "un-American" is an unncessary, worthless detour.
Scarletwine said:
While the Republicans try to be the "I wish it was like Leave it to Beaver Party".