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It will take about three minutes for you to read the above link. It will refresh the memories of some and educate others on the basic history of 60's protests. You will be quite amazed at the many similarities between then and now, especially the actions of the left.
Objection To Lawlessness
Many from the conservative side have been saying that if these people want credibility they need to behave themselves and obey all of the laws. Peaceful demonstrations ?
The black and hippy protests going on during this period overlapped (time-wise), but most hippies were still intent on peaceful protest. On October 21 and 22, 1967, 35,000 anti-war protesters stormed the Pentagon. They were greeted with tear gas. Eventually all the demonstrators sat down in front of the Pentagon and the assembled troops (MPs). The standoff continued while the protesters held teach-ins, sang songs, chanted and listened to speeches. Many demonstrators went up to the MPs and talked to them about peace and love. A famous photo shows a young man placing a flower in the rifle muzzle of a guardsman. As day became night, some of the troops were won over. The protest was so peaceful at this point, no one felt threatened. People started fires to keep warm, and a community was forming.
Around midnight, paratroopers relieved the MPs and they started to clear out the demonstrators with force. 647 protesters were arrested, often after being severely beaten by the paratroopers and U.S. Marshals. In response, later that same week, draft deferments were eliminated for those who violated draft laws or interfered with recruitment, two common tactics of the protesters.
No, the law really shouldn't be broken, but how else do you get heard? Nobody pays attention to the nice guys. Many of the laws that are getting broken such as smoking dope on the street, having sex in sleeping bags, being disorderly, threatening people,obstructing traffic and a myriad of other things pale by comparison to the problems caused by the "legal" activities of big business. You know darn good and well that you are only being shown what you are meant to see.
Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor;
it must be demanded by the oppressed.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Most Oppressed Generation In Modern American History
That's who these people are. The real victims. Not you, not me today's youth, and we have helped to make them victims.
Another Repetition Of History
Is that what you really want. Leave it to the left to control and that is what we will get. Back in the 60's people laughed at the idea of a program such as "Affirmative Action". Are you laughing at the concept of "Affirmative Action For Illegal Immigrants"?After all of the complaining you have done, do you really want more and bigger entitlement programs? Leave this movement in the hands of the far left and that is what you will get.
These people are going to vote for something and someone. Are you going to act all snooty and refuse to share your ideas and values with them just because they aren't behaving like good little boys and girls. Why should they vote for the things that you want?That I want? You won't even make the effort to wade through the B.S. and listen to them.
What Are You Really Afraid Of
Don't tell me corrupt government, socialism or Godlessness. WALL STREET! You know that changes are needed in the world of big business, but you are scared to death of any of those changes being made now. Your fear is justified, your nearing retirement and future survival lies in your investments. If you think they are safe now, perhaps you should take another look. Then use your imagination and look four years into the future that turns us even further to the left. More taxes, more entitlement programs which you won't qualify for because you made to much money when you were younger or your family home is in too nice of a neighborhood.
Then look a little further into the future, another thirty years, picture your kids sitting there wondering how in the blazes did they manage to screw things up so much. Especially when you know the blame is yours for not being there for them now.
Not An Attack On Conservatives
That's right, I am not attacking conservatives, Republicans, moderates, centrists or even liberals. I am giving you a few kicks in the butt. Roll up your sleeves and really do something for whatever your cause is. Hopefully it's restoring the American Dream, not just surviving until death.
In the end, only you can decide if you are a "me-me-me" American or an "US-US-US"American. Duck and run or pump your fist.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort,
but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/special-report/2011/10/13/political-influence-occupy-wall-street
