Anti war protestor falls off Golden Gate Bridge

[xrezrunner]

good girl,

You and your grandpa are in the minority as far as what I have seen for peace protestors.

You do bring up some good points. I still hold that the majority of "peace protestors" have the same grasp of the world as janene garafalo (hopefully I misspelled her name cuz she's a maroon).

[DMS 525]

On the by: A CH-47 helicopter earned the nickname "Chinook", like the raw, driving wind of the same name up in Canada, rightfully earned. Those things do kick up a breeze!

"$hithook" came from the fact they look like a twin rotored, flying outhouse! Anyone who has ever flown in one(including me) wonders how in the name of Creation those things stay in the air! And are they NOISY!!!

A little known fact; on paper, there is no way those things can feasably fly, due to their design. Strange, but true.

[goodgirl]

"For any of you that have protested-please don't hide behind this charade that you also "support the troops"."

As long as you don't hide behind the charade that you have any idea whom I do or do not support simply because I make my opinions known on a different subject. Being against the war is not being against the troops and if you choose to believe that they are mutually exclusive that is your mental block, not mine.

"They mentally lump you in with all the other hippy-looking, flag burning, traffic blocking scum, as undoubtedly many of us on this board do."

My grandfather, a Korean war veteran and retired police officer going to an anti-war demonstration at his church somehow still manages to hold his head high at VFW meetings. I doubt anyone has mistaken him or any of his friends at the church as "hippy looking, flag burning, traffic blocking scum" lately.

"If you are going to go to an anti-war protest, stop and ask yourself why you are REALLY going.....I HIGHLY doubt it's to support our troops, so please don't hide behind that one anymore."

No, you go to an anti-war protest to protest war, silly. We send off care packages, letters, watch the news anxiously, and frantically call relatives to find out if their kid was one of the ones killed that morning, to support the troops. See the difference?

"You insult the memory of every veteran who has fought and died when you do that."

I don't know. You could be right....why don't I go ask my grandfather? Hopefully I won't interupt him during a Bush speech...they make him cranky.

[ 03-28-2003, 11:15 PM: Message edited by: goodgirl ]

[Bill R]

Crazy the CH47 has a nickname. Hopefully, you don't have any of that right below your mouth
BTW good to see you back.

[ 03-24-2003, 11:20 AM: Message edited by: Bill R ]

[CinaC]

quote:

---

My close buddy is over there right now flying ch-47 ****hooks.

---

I'm assuming that's "Chinhooks" so why in "chin" now a four-letter word? I have a chin, it's right below my mouth. I enjoy it.

XE:

Out of curiousity, do you believe that such numbers of Law Enforcement being assigned to protective duties at protest rallies is a waste of police resources away from anti-terrorist duties?

If so (and I say this making the assumption that you support law enforcement agencies), how do you equate supporting law enforcement officers while disagreeing with the way they are being used at anti-war rallies? In other words, since you claim it's only possible to support the troops while supporting the war, how can you claim to support the police while NOT supporting their use at protest rallies?

I eagerly await your reply.

[nickg]

quote:

---

Originally posted by 9-11:
This phrase:
"some scum-sucking San Francisco lawyer"
is redundant.

---

yes it is. and it's also an insult to scum suckers to be lumped in with SF lawyers.

This phrase:
"some scum-sucking San Francisco lawyer"
is redundant.

[Fastie]

In case anyone is interested... this wasn't the first time that guy fell/jumped off the bridge. He did it years ago protesting something else (I don't remember exactly when/what... it was reported in the paper though)... guess the broken ribs and collapsed lungs the first time weren't enough for him.....

[DMS 525]

I'm stuck between a rock and a nail. While I do not find the loss of a life amusing, I can't say I feel sorry for the stupid S.O.B., either.

Poor, ignorant, misguided souls. Getting to be as bad as the 60's. Fools protested against the war, demanding that they "bring our boys home", but when "our boys" came home, they were greeted with a barrage of rocks, bottles, etc., and were called "baby killers." Cripes, couldn't win for losing!

[jellybean40]

...changed my mind... it's not worth it.

<reminding self: i cant change the way people are, only how i let them affect me>

[ 03-22-2003, 05:27 PM: Message edited by: jellybean40 ]

[xrezrunner]

thanks 156...I pm'd ya!

[156]

Bravo! Very well said!

[xrezrunner]

Good girl/all anti-war folks,

You are all entitled to your own opinions -obviously, that's one of the things that makes America great. Exercise your First Amendment rights-soldiers now and from times past are fighting and DYING for your right to do so.

I have no problem with people that are against the war. I do however, get very angry at seeing large numbers of anti-war protestors breaking laws, blocking traffic, and burning the American flag.

For any of you that have protested-please don't hide behind this charade that you also "support the troops". This is a load of crap. My close buddy is over there right now flying ch-47 ****hooks. My heart and prayers go out to him and ALL our servicemen. Considering that chopper casualties are currently the #1 cause of death over there right now, I really hope he makes it back in one piece.

I just hope that none of our boys over there have access to CNN and have to watch some of these scumbags on TV burning the American flag. And for those of you who protest but do it in a civil fashion, do you really think our men in uniform are watching you and thinking, "Well, there against the war, but I know they support me too..." I doubt it. They mentally lump you in with all the other hippy-looking, flag burning, traffic blocking scum, as undoubtedly many of us on this board do.

Think what you want about the war, and about Bush. But please support our troops!!!!
If you are going to go to an anti-war protest, stop and ask yourself why you are REALLY going.....I HIGHLY doubt it's to support our troops, so please don't hide behind that one anymore. You insult the memory of every veteran who has fought and died when you do that.

My personal opinion.

God Bless!

[ 03-22-2003, 07:12 AM: Message edited by: xrezrunner ]

[Niteshift]

Retired et al:

I didn't name anyone, nor was my warning directed at a specific person. It was a blanket "let's watch ourselves" for all to enjoy.

[goodgirl]

Snoopy1
"I wonder if these people think they will stop the war by protesting. It never worked before and it won't work now"

Very few of us think we will stop the war by protesting but that doesn't mean there aren't good reasons to try. Drawing strength from others that feel the same as you do, knowing you are at least making an effort, and knowing that public protests do at least draw some media attention is a start.

It might not make sense to the cynical but to those of us that still feel that America is a place where public opinion should be taken into account it makes as much sense as anything. Besides, some of us just enjoy beating our heads against walls

~CamaroB4C
"Its unfortunate that all of the Anti-War protesters didnt jump off the bridge. I would gladly do traffic control for that."

Always nice to hear from the clear-headed rational side of the fence

By the way, none of what I just wrote is in support of the man that jumped (or fell or whatever) off the bridge. He was just crazy...not humorous...but crazy.

[ 03-21-2003, 10:35 PM: Message edited by: goodgirl ]