I don't want to start a flame war with this post, mainly because many of the GreekChatters who are most adamently opposed to this war are some of my favorite people I've "met" on here.
It's my feeling that, since war is apparently inevitable, those who opposed it should accept that they were, in effect, overruled. I'm not saying they should embrace the cause, but I don't understand why they would continue to protest something that is a done deal. I don't think additional dissent would do anything to end the war. Rather, it would add to the image the rest of the world must surely have of the U.S. as being fragmented and therefore vulnerable.
Tom DeLay, House Majority Leader was quoted yesterday as saying, "There is a proper time and place for vigorous debate, but now is the time for America to speak with one voice." **
Even Carl Levin, the senior Democrat on the Armed Services Committee was quoted as saying, "Those of us who have questioned the administration's approach...will now be rallying behind the men and women of our armed forces to give them the full support that they deserve."**
Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader said, "If our troops are ordered into action, Americans will support courageous men and women in uniform who will bear the burden of that action."**
A quote from middle school history keeps running through my head, but darned if I can remember who said it! "A house divided among itself cannot stand" Lincoln, I think?
We all know that everyone has the right to voice dissenting opinions, but I'm just wondering if to do so would be prudent right now.
Also, do you think anti-war protests hurt the morale of our military men and women? Do you think it is possible to protest the war while at the same time supporting the troops? How can this be done? This is a big thing for me and I'd really love to hear what everyone has to say about it.
Again, I'm giving no flame, so I hope no one gives me any flame

I would really love to hear everyone's opinion on this whether you agree with me or not.
Thanks!
**from
The Baltimore Sun article by Julie Hirschfeld Davis 3/18/03