War protesters
are now MIA

David Coulombe
Napa

Dear editor,

Where have all the war protesters gone?

I distinctly remember white crosses on the hillside at Highway 29 and Jamieson Canyon, and anti-war protesters on the street corners when President Bush was in office gleefully asking drivers to honk their horns in protest.

Now that Obama is in office, where are the protesters? We’re still in Iraq and Afghanistan and slipping into Pakistan. Civilians are still being accidentally killed. Is this suddenly a “just war” because we have a new president?

Question: Were you really protesting the war or were you actually just protesting the president? I also don’t see any more “We support the troops” signs. Has that stopped, too?

Do us all a favor: Next time you’re getting out the paint and cardboard to clog up the sidewalks and deface the hillsides, be sure you know what you’re protesting.

Thank you, servicemen and service women of all wars and conflicts. Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and John Murtha are not worthy or qualified to shine your boots.

 

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