[Winona Online Democracy]
OK, it seems we have articulated a central point.
Glen, I have not served in the military but deeply respect all who have and I
feel a true sense of indebtedness to them. That being said, I'm at a loss as to
how people are to express their feelings of being against the war without
undermining our support of the troops. Please don't tell me they are one
and the same.
Rich
Pflughoeft
Second observation: As schools of
thought on the war have crystallized locally, and nationally, there is a certain
self-righteousness to the tone of the statements coming from, for lack of a
better word, "the right." On her radio show on KWNO on Friday, Linda
Chavez essentially said that you cannot support our troops and oppose our
foreign policy at the same time. I see this argument as jingoistic,
oversimplifying matters greatly, and really insulting the loyal opposition,
those on "the left." Ruthie made a similar statement, and I just don't
think it is right.
GS: I happen to agree with Ms Chavez. I
do not understand how one can really be supporting the troops while
opposed to their misssion.
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