Protests
I support the first amendment rights of protestors. They should be allowed to protest things, regardless of how stupid these things are. Apparently, no matter the evidence, some people will just oppose the current administration. I am convinced it is completely partisan, since the facts (in my opinion) support an invasion. Following are the classical No War arguments (mostly taken from the signs these folks were holding) and my response to them:
Give us proof: They have. Apparently, it’s not enough. So, they offer more. Still not enough. What do you do?
US mind your own business: Well, that’s not gonna happen as long as people try to blow up our ships, fly planes into our buildings, or oppress their own people.
It’s about oil: Yes, and you better put on your little foil hat or else the Orbital Mind Control Lasers™ will get you.
What about Iraqi children?: In a military engagement, there will be collateral damage. But it will be short-lived. How many Iraqi children has Saddam killed?
Teach Peace not Hate: Or better yet, teach people to sit idly by while a country of people is oppressed, tortured, and killed. Peace is much better than doing something about it. Obviously, peace is the better option but sometimes it just ain’t gonna happen.
We hope Bush chokes on pretzels: Real nice, coming from people who want peace.
And these idiots broke out windows at the INS. Yup, real peaceful.
Hey folks, life gets more complicated when you put down the weed, wear a suit instead of a tie-dye shirt, stop living in a fantasyland where we can trust evil dictators, make more than $18K per year, and realize that someone has got to actually solve problems. No amount of pot smoking, free love, and dressing like the Statue of Liberty will solve the problems of the world.
Grow up and deal with shit!
