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NavySEAL
Junior Member

since 2003-03-21

Posts 17

0 posted 2003-03-21 10:46 PM

Sometimes I sit, in awe,
and wonder why so many Americans
protest this war with the
use of violence.
They burn our flag, and yet,
these are our fellow Americans.

It's these soliders that are the
reason these Americans even have
this freedom to do such horrible things.

My vision, my thoughts, take my to a place
where all Americans will support our men and women
who risk their lives, for our lives.

And as more men die, more families cry,
I hope that these people will realize
that their selfish acts will not,
in any cases, be tolerated on American soil.

We must all support these heroes,
and whether or not we agree with
the reasons for them being there is one thing,
but we all must understand that they still ARE there,
and remember, they are there for you and I,
and our violent protests and flag burning will not bring them home, it will only demoralize their spirts.

They are fighting for our freedom,
and if you hate the U.S. enough to burn the flag,
well, I suggest you go live in another country.

And for the time they are there,
and until they come home,
we are their support group,
let's not leave them alone.
May God Bless them.

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

1 posted 2003-03-21 11:00 PM

I agree whole-heartedly.

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

WhiteRose
Member Elite

since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

2 posted 2003-03-21 11:23 PM

As do I...

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2003-03-22 05:24 AM

Fantastic writing...James

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

4 posted 2003-03-22 07:25 AM

Welcome to Passions! I find myself wondering, as well. Thanks goes out daily to all of those men and women who have taken their country so seriously, that they would defend it, as you have.

Please, check your E-mail for a Special Greeting!

Karilea - If I whisper, will you listen?...

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

5 posted 2003-03-22 09:59 AM

Enjoyed your first post!!

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2003-03-22 10:23 AM

Welcome to Passions! The home of poetic, passionate people--and after having read your first posting, you most definitely will fit right in!

Warm, welcoming hugs,
Peace & Light,
Earth Angel

Ratleader

Member Rara Avis

since 2003-01-23

Posts 7026
Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

7 posted 2003-03-22 11:02 AM

Amen to that! But remember that those people are a tiny fraction of our people, and most of them are just haters who have this as their focus of the moment. Next week they'll be off hating something else.

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Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

8 posted 2003-03-22 01:19 PM

I protest this war...
but not with the use of violence, as there is far too much of that already.
As for our soldiers, I wish for each and every one of them great safety and that they return some day to their families, who love them and miss them.
But I still protest this war, and what I perceive to be its ultimately negative long term consequences.
And I honor your right to feel differently.

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

9 posted 2003-03-22 01:43 PM

WELCOME TO PASSIONS!
Very profound first post!
I look forward to seeing more of your work.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain~

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

10 posted 2003-03-22 02:18 PM

(big huggggssssssss) I do protest this war also, but I will not do so with violence, as that would only contradict my argument as there is violence in Iraq and to make violent here would only create some kind of small civil war! I just believe that in the long run there will be more hatred, more balkanization, and we will be ever closer to some kind of jihad and I do not appreciate what the Bush administration is doing whatsoever, though I support the troops as all I want is for them to go home safely! God Bless You, dearest friend, this is a powerful debut! Welcome to Passions, sweet friend, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more of your lovely words, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

majnu

Senior Member

since 2002-10-13

Posts 1088
SF Bay Area

11 posted 2003-03-22 09:40 PM

bugger off its our right to protest.

it takes as guts to stand up and fight against war as it does to rush off to it.

-majnu
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Timid thoughts be not afraid. I am a Poet.

kayjay
Member Elite

since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

12 posted 2003-03-22 09:44 PM

This is very well said and the endless conflict of those who fight versue those who protest only survives in a free society. Ken J

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

Ringo

Member Elite

since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

13 posted 2003-03-22 10:19 PM

Thank you. Well spoken.

~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one...
John Lennon

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