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 Taken from Support Our Troops by Fred Samia:
Now that the United States has invaded Iraq, I have been told that, regardless of what I think or feel about such an invasion, I should support the troops that are in harm's way. As someone who was a "troop," I have some thoughts on what it means to be "supported."
Support them how and to what purpose? Do I hope that no harm comes to those mostly young and innocent women and men? Of course, but who put them in harm's way and why? Do I want them to forgo experiences that will change forever who they are? That will rearrange the very core of their being? Yes, most assuredly. Do I want them not to see, firsthand, what it's like to be the best and the bravest before, exalted and cajoled by recruiter and politician, only to return to indifference, lies and neglect? (The Bush administration cut billions from veterans' benefits the same day the invasion began.... Read More
Also In This Issue:
- On the Oil-Slicked Road to Empire: Are We Really Safer Now? by Barry Romo, Dave Curry & Joe Miller
- From the National Office by Joe Miller
- Fraggin' by Bill Shunas
- Notes from the Boonies by Paul Wisovaty
- My View by John Zutz
- Anti-War March in DC by John Zutz
- Chicago Demo report - 3/20/03 by Bill Branson
- Peace-Seekers Organize in Switzerland by Edessa Ramos
- War In Charge cartoon by Jeff Danziger
- Women Rally Against War by Brooke Anderson
- Oxy The Smart Bomb cartoon by Billy X. Curmano
- Violence Always Goes Too Far by Susan Ives
- Quit Making More Combat Veterans by Robert M. Bowman
- At the Front cartoon by Jeff Danziger
- Statement of Pvt. Wilfredo Torres by Wilfredo Torres
- Reporting War by David Doyle
- Spring Break: Operation Dire Distress by Bob Riggle
- Petition from Veterans Rejected at White House by Jan Barry
- Total Support by Ben Chitty
- I Support the Troops by Michael Hureaux
- Support Our Troops by Fred Samia
- Spitting on the Troops: Old Myth, New Rumors by Jerry Lembcke
- Chickenhawks, Draft Dodgers and War Resisters by Fritz Efaw
- The War Against Ourselves by An Interview with Major Doug Rokke
- The Big Picture on Veterans' Health Care by Bruce E. Parry
- Lynda Van Devanter (1947-2002) by VVAW
- Home Before Morning: For Lynda Van Devanter (1947-2002) by W.D. Ehrhart
- Michael L. Reed (1947-2002) by Rachel Garcia
- Letter from Vietnam by William Kelly
- Songs of Protest by Bill Homans
- An Open Letter From the Troops You Support by Todd Arena & Jonathan Hustad
- Letter to the Editor by Tony Georges III
- Letter to the Editor by Douglas Nelson
- Letter to the Editor by Richard Pinkerton
- Frequently Asked Questions by Paul Wisovaty
- Captain Powell cartoon by Jeff Danziger
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