Elderly peace protester spat upon, bullied, threatened during march in Wyoming

[ISUGRADIA]

I'm sure glad these veterans are respectful of freedom of speech. What gentlemen! What heroes!

:sarcasm:

Patriotism quickly turns belligerent

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Editor:

I participated on Saturday in a march for peace in Casper. I did this because I am concerned about the increasing trend of violence that has invaded our country since the beginning of the war in Iraq. I have lived in the times of several wars -- World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and now the war in Iraq.

I lived through rationing, blackouts and the loss of friends and family in these wars. I understand the need, as a last resort, for war. I do not believe we, the United States of America, considered all of our options to prevent war before we invaded Iraq. I hope for peace, both for the United States and the peoples throughout the rest of the world.

The violence and anger targeted at me on Saturday were alarming.

Being spit at by angry, volatile men is not something I seek. I believe these veterans think they are showing respect for the troops who are currently serving our country. The image they presented to me, a fellow citizen, makes me wonder at their ability to respect anyone who does not share their view. They claim to be standing up for the "rights of Americans" by shouting, bullying and threatening other Americans who are expressing those same rights.

(go to link below for rest of letter)


http://www.casperstartribune.net/articles/2007/05/23/editorial/letters/63cb2bec230be63e872572e3007c5f23.txt

[monktonman]

1. In Wyoming???? No way.....n/t

[Xipe Totec]

2. Land of the Freep, home of the phlegm? nt

[Tulum_Moon]

3. This disgusts me!

NO ONE should ever be spit on! Were these guys vets? They of all people should know you have the right to protest. After all, they are always running around saying they are the ones who give you that right. If not for them we would all be lampshades or some crap. I have never gotten that one myself.

[Xipe Totec]

4. I Totally agree

and I'm guessing you meant to reply to the OP?

:hi:

[Tulum_Moon]

5. Yes I was.

I am just really pissed off. I love all elderly people and think they deserve to be treated with respect.

:hi: Back!

[Bitwit1234]

6. So are they stupid enough to think 28% of the population represents America

what about the majority that don't go along with bush. Guess that's the republican mentality. What they want is what the country should have.

[Breeze54]

7. Let's kick some ass and take some names!!!

What low life, hypocritical, mother fuckers!!!!! :grr: :grr: :grr:

This is unexceptable!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They need to see a ground swell of protest!!!

I'm fucking pissed off now!! I have been all along; but now?? EVEN MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!! :nuke: