ABC: Soldiers Say Support the Troops by Bringing Them Home

[RamboLiberal]

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/IraqCoverage/story?id=2609936&page=1

They are not pacifists.

They don't represent a political party, and you won't see them at an anti-war rally.

Most say they are proud Americans. They are proud to serve and wear the uniform of the U.S. military.

But they are against the war in Iraq, and they are speaking out about it.

Organizers say it's the first anti-war movement of its kind in the active military since the Vietnam conflict.

"An Appeal for Redress From the War in Iraq" is an Internet initiative to get active-duty military to send this message to political leaders:

[noamnety]

1. K&R

Over 650 troops participating now, according to the article, and it's less than a week old. Dang.

[dkofos]

17. It needs to be 65,000

[OneBlueSky]

2. thinking logically -- and leaving the emotion to the fundies --

is bringing them home not the very best way to support them? . . . THE very, very, very best?? . . .

far superior to ribbons on your car? . . .

letters to the editor? . . .

and arguing with those liberal traitors? . . .

(all while making sure that your kid isn't going to have to go to war, of course) . . .

[krkaufman]

8. Well, certainly second best ...

... to not sending them to an unnecessary war in the first place.

[OneBlueSky]

11. touche' . . . n/t

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[krkaufman]

31. Yeah, that was a bit unfair of me.

(Felt it needed to be said, though, for the trolls that might be lurking.)

[knowbody0]

3. I just watched "the Ground Truth"

Their numbers are growing. The film is absolutely profound.

[Fredda Weinberg]

4. The beginning of the end of this war

Vietnam redux.

[951-Riverside]

5. Don't forget to blame the Iraqis! when you speak against this war

Don't blame Bush or the other douche bags who are actually responsible for this "mess" :eyes: :mad:

[Fridays Child]

6. k/r

[GoogleTheTruth]

7. Here is the link to the site for those in Uniform

http://www.appealforredress.org/

[civildisoBDence]

26. Thanks for the link. It's a very simple and elegant statement.

Simple enough for even Chimpy McFlighsuit and The Smirk to understand.

Newsprism

[democrank]

9. Let`s hope these brave troops

succeed in bringing about the beginning of the end.

[Vidar]

10. I'm glad to see this & wish them the very best.

[TheCowsCameHome]

12. There is no better way to support them.

[Toots]

13. "Ours is not to reason why, Ours is but to Do or DIE"

One of the very first things I was taught upon entering the Army. :shrug" Change is in the air.

[all.of.me]

14. k&r

[Rose Siding]

15. It's up from 65 messages to 650

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The response to the movement has been "amazing," one organizer said. The group had 65 messages to political leaders a few days days ago. Now the group has more than 10 times that number.

[0007]

18. The only right direction to peace and sanity, which folks like to

call freedom, is to bring the troops home today.

[dkofos]

16. It's good to see the troops waking up and questioning the "stay

the course" nonsense.

I hope more will stand up and refuse to fight this illegal, immoral war.

[bdamomma]

29. or finish the mission crap? whatever mission/crusade bush wants them on

bush can go f himself.

[Monkeyman]

19. K&R

[babylonsister]

20. Applause for these brave men and women! I hope that number

surges and finally this movement gets the attention it deserves! :applause: :applause: :applause:

[hedgehog]

22. What happens if someone gets arrested for signing the petition?

Who knows, they may end up getting discharged from the Armed Forces and won't be able to back to Iraq for the third or fourth time!

[Maven]

21. I love the logical implications of that paragraph.

If you're a pacifist, or you go to anti-war rallies, you must not be a proud American.

Fuck these "journalists."

[ItsTheMediaStupid]

24. There are journalists and then there are whores with microphones.

Hannity & Co. aren't journalists.

[bdamomma]

23. I hope more of them start speaking up. Once those facts get to

them I hope the raise hell. It all begins with the troops.

[Ethelk2044]

25. Soldiers Speaking out

the DNC needs to do an Ad with military people suggesting that
we need to pull out.  I know they are not allowed to speak out
against bush because it would ruin their careers.   I just
wish some would.

[AntiFascist]

27. K&R, this needs to build momentum! n/t

[mcscajun]

28. Recommended.

:kick:

[midnight]

30. This is a shout out for Cindy Sheehan.....

She was speaking for these soldiers for a long time. She gave them a voice they didn't dare voice untill we starting listening to it. Congratulaions Cindy. You were always relavent.