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just say no... to yellow ribbons
by jason lynn Thursday, Apr. 03, 2003 at 10:51 AM
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for pittsburgh indymedia: editorialising one person's lack of support for the troops...

Just say no� to yellow ribbons.


Let me first say that I have friends in nearly every branch of the US Military and I certainly wish them no harm, nor do I bear ill will towards any individual soldier currently embroiled in this illegal and unjust war of aggression. That, though, goes for all soldiers fighting on either side of the battle lines. This desire to keep safe both soldier and civilian is why I have been against this war, a desire echoed around the globe that was categorically rejected by those in power. Soldiers know the potential result of their decision to enlist. They know, or they should, that they will be trained in the art of murder while simultaneously trading their autonomy to become unquestioning automatons following the orders of those of higher rank if not higher moral fabric. In my mind this makes them willing conspirators in an attempt to slay human beings for the purpose of stealing economic resources, for let it be said once again: this is a war over oil rights desired by greedy corporations, a vendetta by the Bush family and their supporters, and a bid to replace a tool which has passed beyond usefulness. Saddam Hussein was put in power (and armed) by the US the last time "regime change" was needed in Iraq, but has since gotten uppity and is no longer the pawn he was intended to be. Yes, he is a vile dictator; but no more so than any other leader of any other country. At least he won the popular vote in his rigged election. By aligning themselves with these corrupt goals and perpetuating unspeakable acts (by the mere definition of war) "the troops" have divorced themselves from the support of all peace loving people. Should they decide, en masse or individually, to cast down their weapons and fight no more I would cheer them as true patriots and support them in any and every way possible, but I lend neither my aid nor my prayers to murdering puppets of a power hungry regime- no matter whose flag they wrap themselves in. Fight war, not wars. Destroy power, not people.
Jason Lynn

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