Date: 3/24/2003 4:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 33925
Ok, Im not American but I have to say something here..Just because some dont believe in this War, doesnt mean that they are not American..We all have different values, morals and beliefs..there is nothing wrong with being against this War..we are all entitled to our feelings..one of the great things about feelings is..they are OURS and noone elses..If you are for this war..that is YOUR feeling..if you are not for this war, that too is YOUR feeling..noone elses, and noone elses to judge...Worry about how YOU are dealing with this and not about how others are..that is where the division starts..everyone is so busy worrying about their neighbour..stop...take care of YOU..let them take care of themselves.  |
Date: 3/24/2003 4:26:00 PM
From Authorid: 28848
A lot of our rights as Americans have been abused especially the first Amendment. If anyone is taking our "freedom" it will be our own government. JMO...and I'm sure I'll get bashed for it as usual. lol.  |
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Date: 3/24/2003 4:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 28848
Thank you Auntie LL, very well said. |
Date: 3/24/2003 4:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 37101
I can see both sides of the argument. Pro-war people say that we should be supporting our troops at this point and that we are impacting Iraq in a positive way. Cleaning out terrorists and liberating the country, making it a free nation and such. Anti-war protestors argue that the troops should not be there at all. I'd love to see us not divided. And I'd love to see us have an alternative to war. But, as the song goes, "you can't always get what you want." -  |
Date: 3/24/2003 6:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 45630
okay I'm not American either but I think that the reason behind the areas where you are allowed to protest are made so that the authorities can try and curtail terrorist activity! While many of these protestors are innocent individuals, the state governments in America have a duty of care towards the people protesting!  |
Date: 3/24/2003 6:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 14407
Actually, its not a violation of free speech, is a violation of our right to free assembly. So now we're loosing our first amedment rights along with our fifth and sixth. We're all becoming victims of this great fear that is consuming our hearts. I think before we bring demoracy to Iraq we should actually establish it here.  |
Date: 3/24/2003 8:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 22080
protesting now is pointless and only hinders what the government can do to stop from attacks, they are taking up prison space and eating up tax dollars for their stupidity, protesting NOW will only start a ripple of saddam getting worse  |
Date: 3/24/2003 11:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 3321
The core of being an American is questioning the government through speech. How do you think the country was founded?  |
Date: 3/25/2003 8:41:00 AM
From Authorid: 54532
Protesting is the right of a person to be an american. Although I am for the war completely. And the protesters are very hipocritical as well. And like jestr said its already late so why bother now? ~Lilliana~  |
Date: 3/25/2003 9:10:00 AM
From Authorid: 62003
It's a thing called hope the protesting are hoping that they can make a difference and they hope that if enough people protest they will be heard. I hope that no one get hurt, I hope that this country returns learns not to fear the future, I hope that this war ends quickly with no more causualties. American solders are doing their job just like the Iraqi solders are doing theirs. I hope that people start to feel more compassion and less hate. Lily Fairy  |
Date: 3/25/2003 5:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 38726
GOOD POST, I am behind this war, because I believe that Saddam is evil, pure and simple.I believe in the rights of those to protest,escpially for unjust governmental laws and practices.Such as the case in the 60's and 70's.This war is not Vietnam, this war is about many different issues, on many different planes.Our youth and young men and women who are in the military at this time are a different generation, with superior education and high moral standards. For the right to assemble and protest our government is fine by me, but to validate their opinons with more than"NO BLOOD FOR OIL" since obviously this war is so much more about human rights and freedom for the Iraqi people than oil.  |
Date: 3/26/2003 2:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 62060
I posted something on the 'In the news' section on this. maybe u should look at it... Any nation can be divided on any issue - the right of individuality in itself is paramount, but which is more important, the good of the counrty or the good of the self?  |
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Date: 3/26/2003 9:19:00 PM
From Authorid: 22080
rnbow im not trying to offend you but why is it that saddam wasnt a threat until he was a threat to the oil industry? i just find lil things like this ironic i mean we supplied the man with weapons |
Date: 3/27/2003 5:48:00 AM
From Authorid: 51979
I am against people protesting now. We are into this war, we are not leaving, and the morale of the troops is affected by your protests. "Oh, I guess 5 thousand people showed up in Times Square to protest how pointless my death will be." I am appalled by all of this. They have a right to there thoughts but right now it is just inane to protest. As for code orange, they are just protecting them. You know how good a crowd of 1 thousand people just standing in the streets looks to a terrorist? Probably pretty good.  |
Date: 3/27/2003 10:24:00 AM
From Authorid: 57404
I am behind Bush all the way. I can see protesting before the war started, however, no matter how many people protest, it isn't going to bring our troops home any faster. I look at it this way, our Goverment has spent and is still spending billions of dollars to get our troops and equipment over there and the cost of war. I can't see our goverment saying.. "Well all these protesters don't like it, so we will pack our stuff and go home." I believe in the freedom of speech, and I believe these protesters have a right, but at the same time, I feel it is kind of pointless. This war isn't over oil, even if the protesters feel that this is some big cover-up and this war is only about the oil. The oil is only a part of the big picture. Getting Saddam and his side kick freaks out of there is the big issue, so that these people can be free is the reason for the war. I feel that with all the protesters and how the police have to watch them like they are children, only opens us up and makes us an easier target for terrorists attacks etc. The police should be out getting the bad guys, not babay sitting. JMO. :-) Protesters are saying no war, no violence, yet police have to be there because some (not all) get out of hand and they do get violent. I agree, we are divided, due to what each person believes. There are those of us, who support our troops and back Bush, there are those who support our troops and hate bush, and there are those who don't support either. If we continue to be divided, the bad guy wins in my eyes. That is what they want, because that is how they live, in chaos over there.
God Bless  |
Date: 3/27/2003 10:32:00 AM
From Authorid: 15394
I truly believe that people should have the right to their voice... peacefully. **goes without saying that unlawful acts should be prosecuted... that being said... I would be ashamed to be a protestor at this time. I fully and completely support our troops and their cause... the people of Iraq should have the same freedom of the people in the streets protesting around the world, and they do not. Being that it is a RIGHT and patriotic act to make ones voice heard, I would still feel ashamed to protest that which goes against basic human rights... to speak ... to eat, drink, and live in a world where you are not in fear of your own leader.... To protest at THIS TIME seems in support of the present system in Iraq staying in Iraq, which in turn suggests support of saddam... ashamed I would be at this time to protest our troops from liberating the people of Iraq.  |
Date: 3/27/2003 10:37:00 AM
From Authorid: 30051
I think protesters are really lame..What good is it?? The protesters in my area are way out of line..They are painting on police cars..One group even started a police car on fire..PATHETIC!!  |
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Date: 3/27/2003 6:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 22080
coryann i actually find that amusing altho it is out of line, i just dont get along with the police very well |
Date: 3/29/2003 8:50:00 AM
From Authorid: 37073
Personally I'm irrated w/ these protesters. They have the right by law to protest. I believe that we should go to war w/ Iraq. It would seem selfish of us not help these ppl, at least feeding them and liberating (sp?) and not conquering them. I believe if America wanted to conquer the world we would have already done so. That is my opinion, I am not dissing (sp?) your opinions, so please don't diss my opinions.  |
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Date: 3/29/2003 8:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 22080
america would not be able to conquer the world they would hit china or india and one of those countries alone would stop us not to mention the allies of all the other countries in the world |
Date: 3/31/2003 1:29:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 49374
You all have some very interesting points, but I still think that the United States is doing what it should do. I believe this is a choice land by God, and he will lead it to make into what he would like it to be made into. Thank you for all your posts....I have such a new idea on things :-D.  |
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Date: 4/13/2003 10:21:00 AM
From Authorid: 62060
I agree with Jestr's 2nd post - the main reasons the US and UK are so sure Saddam hid chemical weapons from inspectors is that countries like us sold them to him in the 1st place. Did anyone protest that? |
