Edwards didn't say ON Memorial Day...
Boy, the Righties sure are twisting what Democratic Presidential hopeful John Edwards said about Memorial Day .. they say that he wants to use it to promote anti-war protests.
First of all, here's what he actually said.
FROM THE EDWARDS CAMPAIGN WEBSITE:
"As citizens, we honor and support our troops for their service and sacrifice.As Americans, we are blessed by that sacrifice and support, which keeps us safe and keeps us strong.As patriots, we call on our government to support our troops in the most important way it can - by ending this war and bringing them home.
"As citizens, we honor and support our troops for their service and sacrifice.As Americans, we are blessed by that sacrifice and support, which keeps us safe and keeps us strong.As patriots, we call on our government to support our troops in the most important way it can - by ending this war and bringing them home.
This Memorial Day weekend, we will all take responsibility for the country we love and the men and women who protect it. We will volunteer, we will pray, and we will speak out. In the days leading up to Memorial Day, we will take action to support our troops, end the war, and bring them home to the heroes' welcome they deserve.
And on Memorial Day, we will honor and remember all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.Each of us has a responsibility to act, a duty to our troops and to each other. Support the troops. End the war."
The Righties twist this to mean he wants an all out free-for-all of "whining protests" ON Memorial Day. They say he called on Americans to speak out and rally against the Iraq war ON Memorial Day ...
Which pisses off Veterans groups. I understand that .. I wouldn't like it either. The focus of the day should be on our veterans, those who volunteered their lives for our country. Not on the politics of war.
But that's not what Senator Edwards said. He has consistently stressed "the Memorial Day Weekend" -- that is Saturday and Sunday -- NOT Monday, the official observance day.
To protest peacefully on the days leading up to Memorial Day is neither unethical or disrespectful to veterans who have gone before, or those now serving.
I thank them from my heart and wish I could hug them every one.
Here's some nice things you can do for our military men and women....
http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html
http://www.amillionthanks.org/
http://www.yellowribbonfund.com/
http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www.anysoldier.com/
http://www.opgratitude.com/
http://www.troopcarepackage.com/
http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html
http://www.amillionthanks.org/
http://www.yellowribbonfund.com/
http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1
http://www.anysoldier.com/
http://www.opgratitude.com/
http://www.troopcarepackage.com/
