Exactly.

Its amazing the lack of regard for those who voice dissent at their government. Its such an important part of our political culture it is expressly protected by our Bill of Rights. One of the foundational documents that represents who we are as a people far more than a flag. Yet legislative attacks on those who either exercise their constitutional rights are a far greater danger to our nation than 10,000 flag burners.

So, do we now hang those civilians who protest war? Is that a value that this nation was founded on? Seems to be something that our founding fathers would be familiar with, the danger of having their necks stretched by the noose for their public dissent.

Oregonian, do you really think Thomas Jefferson or Ben Franklin would applaud any of your blindly reproduced rhetoric? And who would they find to be a greater threat to the Republic? GW Bush or Saddam?


AuntyM,

If he truly refuses to go to war because he values peace above his own life, than he should be prepared to face a firing squad. He wouldn't be the first peace activist to die standing for his beliefs. I am curious to see what his military record is with regard to the time he has already served in Iraq.

Vhawk