Whether you agree with war or not, do you think it is fair to disrupt a homecoming parade (where soldiers returning from a long stint in a war zone are allowed to march through their regiment's home town) by holding a protest?
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ANSWERS: 26
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No, that would be awkward.
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No, that is BS.
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peaceful protest is legal and a right those soldiers fought to protect not fair to the families who want to celebrate, but legal and protected
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Soldiers went to war not for any personal gain but for discharging their patriotic duty to serve their nation. They even risked their life is discharge of their patriotic duty. They lost many a colleague in the course of the war which their country wanted to fight. Therefore a homecoming parade should be an occasion for celebration of patriotism and not for protest. In a democracy the right to protest a decision by the Government is inherent. The protest against the decision of the Government to engage the country in war is a legitimate right being exersised by the protesters who have a difference of opinion. But the venue for protest should not be the homecoming parade. That would be negating the spirit of the whole exercise of patriotism that the soldiers exhibited.
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I disagreed with the war, but my argument is, largely, with the politicians. It is not with the poor and young men and women who have been through things that most of us couldn't imagine.
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No, because the soldiers didn't make the war, the politicians did. Protests should be aimed at the politicians.
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The soldiers are worthy of the utmost respect; they are not the ones who promoted the war.
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That is sad! Kind of reminds me of what to done to those who served in Vietnam. They could have done it before or even after. Should not be done while the parade is happening.
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i sure would hate it, its legal and all but to hold a protest at their homecoming isnt fair, if i were the soldier i would have really strong feelings about what im coming home from, and probly get pissed. so i think they should keep their protests to somewhere that isnt a homecoming
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fair has nothing to do with it. its one of our freedoms. at the same time, you would have to be a shithead. but thats what it's all about: freedom for everyone, even shitheads.
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I don't know what "fair" means, but if you mean, must we accept it ethically, then yes, we must.
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It's not very nice that's for sure, a little compassion may be in order.
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As a combat veteran i would drive my truck through that protest or kick all of there asses if they tried to protest that! a friend of mine had that happen during his funeral and if i had been there (i was still in the combat zone he was KIA at) i would of flipped out and been really pissed.
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Combat, field hospital, base hospital, airplane, friend drove me home, no parade, didn't matter I didn't serve for a parade. Protesters protesting soldiers are scumbags. Protest war not the soldiers that have fought for you or in your place!
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like that crazy bitch shirley phelps roper? have you heard about her? the whole family, township, and church she is a part of are all related. they are well known for this. arent we all trained marksman...hmmm...click click
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No, its not right for protestors; who are against the war, to toss it in the faces of returning vets. Its absolutely disgusting to be honest. If your holding a protest do it at the expense of politicians responsible, not the solidiers who just did what they were told to do. They are grateful to come back home alive, when many their friends have died in a war they may not believe in, eitheir.
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I'm against the war; however, I think that is totally disrespectful and I respect the heck out of the people who have gone to war at the request or order of their country.
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No, not at all. I think it is very rude, and disrespectful. Those people who go over to fight are fighting for the freedom of those protesting against them.
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The protestors shuld be shipped out to Iraq or Afganistan and see how they like it!
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Don't worry. The names of those individuals will go onto a list and unfair things will happen to them later :-)
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People have the right to protest and are protesting wars, not the soldiers that are forced to fight them,even if the wars are immoral and considered illegal by the UN.
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No I do not think it is right. I also would like to add that I hear alot of people say that they are against war but not the troops, I understand what they are saying, but how many of these soldiers have they every talked to and asked if they are for the war. I think the problem is people have a mindset that soldiers didn't have a choice in this but I believe this is what they signed up for, they became a soldier to protect, serve and fight for our freedom, so really if you are against the war you are against our soldiers. I am not against either but the people that protest their homecoming I can understand why they do because the soldiers are our war.
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Absolutely not. And those who will do it generally find numerous other ways to annoy and offend their neighbors as well.
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They should allow the militaristic display to go ahead and then have their protest.
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Holding it during the parade is kind of rude, but they could hold a protest after the parade. Personally, if I disagreed with a cause like a military parade, I'd just vote with my feet and not go.
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Fair, no Dea. But it is lawful if the particular group prepared the necessary papaerwork through City Hall. They have the right to protest if they did. Do you think that these people scored any points with the relatives with those returning veterans? Trust me, they were observed and if they were locals, they will pay for their actions in the long run.
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