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March 27, 2007
Protesting the War in Iraq
Ok, I just have to get this out of my system. Every Saturday, Don and I take our usual stroll to the downtown post office to pick up his mail from the post office box. And many of these days, we see protesters picketing outside the building (because it's a Federal building) speaking out against the war.
Now, no matter whether you're for or against the war in Iraq, I just have to wonder...does picketing and protesting REALLY work? Does it really make Bush regret what he's doing to the point he'll pull our troops out? Based on past observations, I would have to say no. He strikes me as the type of guy who does what he wants, when he wants it, and how he wants it. If he doesn't get what he wants, he'll find a way to get it eventually.
So really, what's the point in going out there on a day when it's freezing cold or raining, holding up your sign and yelling to passers-by? President Bush isn't there to hear them; it's a Saturday, so the Federal employees aren't there to hear them; and anyone who passes by isn't going to care--people are too apathetic these days, as compared to in the 1960's. Now, I know you're probably going to say at least they're trying. But I honestly think it's a waste of their time and it's a little annoying to have to listen to because realistically, we're just going to have to wait until Bush is done with his 8-year term or he makes a mistake big enough to get him impeached. Don tells me that's a possibility now what with him firing all the lawyers--don't know the details on all that, but I'm waiting to find out if he's right.
Posted by Amy at March 27, 2007 06:00 PM
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