Day: March 21, 2003

I caught some flack the last time I quoted Wil Wheaton, but I think this post from his weblog is worth reading. It further helps to draw that very important distinction between supporting our troops and protesting the war — between hoping for our soldiers’ safe return and despising the evil men who would put them in harm’s way for the sake of profit and lies. A friend of Wheaton’s writes:

Like I said: Protest the war, Embrace the people. They are our brothers and sisters who have dedicated themselves to the service of our country. If they are used unjustly, blame the leaders.

And trust me, I do blame those leaders. Although this (which Wheaton also posts) seems like a great way to show support for the troops.

Over at Thudfactor, John writes:

Finally, if you are opposed to this war — or later, opposed to the actions of a Democratic president — when people say, “who are you to question the President? Who are you that he has to justify himself to you?”

You should say:

I am an American.

I am his boss.

If you forget that, you have already forgotten America.

I support our troops. I do not support this war.