You Need Me On That Wall!: August 2008

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

We had a little rally

At the DNC on Sunday. Ours was a small gathering, but we had a good time. I was impressed with the concept that on one side of the street was an anti-war rally and on the other was a rally supporting victory (saying "pro-war" doesn't really work, no one is pro-war.) I feel pretty good that, for the most part, we can have our political battles with words and signs and not bullets.

Our message is that the goal should be victory in Iraq, not abandonment. We shouldn't just be looking for the fastest way out, but the way that is best for us and the Iraqi people.

Here are some pics of the rally. You have to click on it to see the whole thing.

This one of me is courtesy of www.lookingattheleft.com

These pics are mine.

We had several speakers.

Even the poor horses had to have protection.

Col. Jessep:

Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. ...my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!