Nothing Personal Mr. Edwards…but..
Anti war protestors at Memorial Day parades may be expected in today’s climate but when a Presidential candidate encourages this action…well judge for yourself.
Edwards backs off call for Memorial Day war protests
Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards has been urging supporters to demonstrate against the war at Memorial Day parades. The Hill reported a week ago that Edward’s anti-war Web site, supporthetroopsendthewar.com, suggested that people make signs that say: “SUPPORT THE TROOPS — END THE WAR.” The paper quoted the Edwards site as saying:
Bring them to your local Memorial Day parade. Then take a digital photo of yourself and your family or friends holding up the poster and tell us about it. We’ll include it in a ‘Democracy Photo Album’ on our site.”
The whole premise of “Support the Troops — End the War” escapes me. These men and women understand their mission and recognize the peril of just walking away with the job unfinished.
Mr. Edwards took a bit of heat on this issue and decided to amend his first call to action but the change is so subtle I am certain it will go unnoticed.
But the Web site is a little different now. After much criticism of the call for Memorial Day protests, Edwards’ site now says Monday should be off limits for such demonstrations.
Buy a bunch of poster-board and markers. At a picnic or with family and friends, make signs that say “SUPPORT THE TROOPS - END THE WAR.” Bring them to your local Memorial Day parade. Many parades are held on Saturday or Sunday. If your parade is on Monday, however, we ask that you choose another action to honor the fallen. Then take a digital photo of yourself and your family or friends holding up the poster and tell us about it. We’ll include it in a “Democracy Photo Album” on our site.
Those who wish to protest have every right to do so. For a man who wishes to be the next Commander In Chief to encourage them on such a reflective holiday…well that’s another kettle of fish.
Written by Sue
~J~ Says:
May 27th, 2007 at 11:08 amVisit ~J~
Edwards is going to be just another has-run. He doesn’t stand a chance at getting the nomination and he knows it, or he should.
He’s doing anything in his power to attract attention because Hillary and Obama are both sucking all the oxygen out of his campaign.
This is nothing more than a stunt to count how many digital pictures he can collect to say he’s popular with the people.