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Please stop this now. Please stop equating anti-war with anti-military. It's what scum does that doesn't have a defense for bad policies (which is why wingnuts often make the charge).
Anyone can protest the war in Iraq and be "anti-war" and peacefully protest that action. But when someone intentionally desecrates or spits on the grave of a dead soldier and shows no respect(whether or not they agree with the war, etc) that should be prosecuted as a serious crime. The memorials in Washington were not just placed there for amusement for the 30 million tourists who visit there. It is not Disney World. Of course, those of us who respect the memorials know there are many mentally deranged people out there and we must take each case individually. Anti-war is not anti-military but when the anti-war protests spill over to destroying the memorials, something must be done. We all owe it to our fellow citizens. Its the least we can do! I stood in line once to the Vietnam Memorial and an older man was standing in front of me. He looked back at me and said "Its too bad all of these people died for nothing." I didn't say anything because I didn't understand why he made such an inapropriate comment. I later thought there must be a lot of Americans out there who are ignorant of why these memorials are there. A memorial to 50,000 dead people is not the place to make a poltical statement! I am ashamed we are even talking about this!
Please stop this now. Please stop equating anti-war with anti-military. It's what scum does that doesn't have a defense for bad policies (which is why wingnuts often make the charge).
JoeP, your message would be much more persuasive if you didn't use terms like "scum" and "wingnuts."
Anyone can protest the war in Iraq and be "anti-war" and peacefully protest that action. But when someone intentionally desecrates or spits on the grave of a dead soldier and shows no respect(whether or not they agree with the war, etc) that should be prosecuted as a serious crime. The memorials in Washington were not just placed there for amusement for the 30 million tourists who visit there. It is not Disney World. Of course, those of us who respect the memorials know there are many mentally deranged people out there and we must take each case individually. Anti-war is not anti-military but when the anti-war protests spill over to destroying the memorials, something must be done. We all owe it to our fellow citizens. Its the least we can do! I stood in line once to the Vietnam Memorial and an older man was standing in front of me. He looked back at me and said "Its too bad all of these people died for nothing." I didn't say anything because I didn't understand why he made such an inapropriate comment. I later thought there must be a lot of Americans out there who are ignorant of why these memorials are there. A memorial to 50,000 dead people is not the place to make a poltical statement! I am ashamed we are even talking about this!
But who says it was done by anyone who was anti-war or even a protestor?
By Michael E. Ruane
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, September 17, 2007; 2:32 PM
The unidentified substance that was found splashed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial earlier this month was the result of vandalism, the U.S. Park Police said today.
Sgt. Robert Lachance, a spokesman for the Park Police, said the investigation into the incident is continuing, but the detective on the case had ruled it an act of vandalism. Lachance said he could provide no more details because the probe is still underway.
Beeville war memorial destroyed, veterans mourn
Corpus Christi, TX | KRISTV.COM |Beeville war memorial destroyed, veterans mourn (http://www.kristv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6487659 - broken link)
Three different memorials, all in the last few months. Not that there is a conspiracy or anything. Just with all that out there, I have no doubt that there are idiots out there who would try to vandalize the Wall.
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P.S. WHEN are you going to add an article to your website about former U.S. Rep. Duke Cunningham, that fine former military man? (but who is now a jailbird in federal prison)
"It's deplorable that someone would vandalize what's really a national shrine," said Jan C. Scruggs, founder and presid
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Please stop this now. Please stop equating anti-war with anti-military. It's what scum does that doesn't have a defense for bad policies (which is why wingnuts often make the charge).
Here's the first internet news article.
"It's deplorable that someone would vandalize what's really a national shrine," said Jan C. Scruggs, founder and president of the Memorial Fund. "It's an outrage. It's sad."
Police say Vietnam memorial vandalized
Police say Vietnam memorial vandalized - Yahoo! News (broken link)
WASHINGTON - An oily substance found splashed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this month was the result of vandalism, U.S. Park Police determined.
Sgt. Robert Lachance, a Park Police spokesman, said Monday that a detective made the conclusion, but he declined to provide further details because of the investigation is ongoing.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, which built the structure, has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
The oily substance on the black granite wall — which bears the names of more than 58,000 men and women killed or missing in the Vietnam War — was first reported Sept. 7. National Park Service officials said they did not know what the substance was, and at first said it was unclear whether it was the result of vandalism or some kind of accident.
On Monday, dark blotches remained along a stone curb at the base of the wall for much of its length. At least 14 of its 140 inscribed panels appeared to be stained.
More of the article at: Police say Vietnam memorial vandalized - Yahoo! News (broken link)
This thread is about America's radical Left's actions against America's honorable, brave men and women in uniform.
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Please fill us in on this one, Mr. Marine!
P.S. WHEN are you going to add an article to your website about former U.S. Rep. Duke Cunningham, that fine former military man? (but who is now a jailbird in federal prison)
Do you think the American Anti-American LEFT are trying to destroy the morale of our troops...?
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What does the repost have to do with JoeP's post? Are you trying to prove him wrong?
I'm not trying to prove anyone wrong. I'm just posting facts. There is no need to discuss empty remarks.
Stay with the topic. How do you feel about America's Anti-American LEFT disgracing our Veterans Memorials around America?
Do you think they are trying to destroy the morale of our troops...?
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