Veterans for Peace at Armed Forces Day Parade

Two quotes from courageous people who took part in this parade:
"out of every thing i have done... every letter...
every phone call... every protest march over the
years...

just being there with a tshirt and a sign... i felt
the biggest sense of accomplishment."




And:
.........yet wearing the Kitsap for Peace
shirt and carrying a sign saying "bring our troops home now" was a scary
thing to do at the Armed Forces Day parade.
A man approached me almost immediately and said, "God bless you" and
thanks for being here." Soon after this a woman came up to me and asked,
where can I get the Kitsap for peace sign?" I asked her if she really
wanted 1 now and she said "yes." I gave her my sign and invited her to our
Friday vigil. I crossed to another corner where a woman read my sign - we began
talking and she expressed the desire that these troops come home soon. I
moved down the road a little bit where it was less crowded and although I
felt more vulnerable, I felt it was important to spread our message out.
(By that time there were always 2-5 police near me "keeping me safe"). So
many people gave me thumbs up, said "God bless you" and "thanks for being
here." Most meaningful were the WW2 vets and other vets positive responses.
My anger is at the organizers who placed your group at the end of the
parade, and failed to acknowledge you at the stand. To walk with your group was a humbling experience for me. I
will remember seeing groups of folks standing up when they read the banner,
applauding and supporting your presence.

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[FarrSight]

It can get old to a foreigner, but our history is what gives us the right to be proud of our flag. 1775 we begun a journey, a test, to see if freedom could work. It is 2008 now and we have fought and proved that our journey isn't in vain. Americans are tough-willed and locked on to their pursuits - and are patriotic by nature.

[RovingCounter]

Freedom would not exist in the world if not for the United States. We would all be speaking Russian, German, or Japanese now.

[RovingCounter]

When VFP shows up in parades, just turn your backs on them. That will be statement enough.

[francescoli306]

@FarrSight

Yeah exactly!

Tell that to the native-americans... how many?

And btw you think we live in a free country? Look for Ron Paul on youtube... that's the real patriot!

You must be very patriotic so you can supress your european background..

[pilotjake88]

the glorious american flag everywhere gets old.

what are americans so proud of?

[PMERKEL37]

22nd Annual Veterans For Peace Convention

St. Louis, MO - August 15-19, 2007

Building Community to Achieve Justice and Abolish War

Veterans, applying their experience, strength and conviction to the abolishment of war.

Where: The Holiday Inn Select, 811 N. 9th Street - St. Louis, MO 63101

For room reservations call: 1.800.972.3145 (Special Convention room rates are $89/night -- max of 4)

VFP National Office:

216 S. Meramec Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63105

Betsy Reznicek, VFP Nat'l HQ 314-725-6005