When people like YOU say that the war on terror was a mistake, a blunder, or has not made our nation, let alone the world safer, it offends me. When you make statements like that they are disrespectful to the soldiers and people who put their lives on the line so you can sit behind a keyboard and screen to nit pick and talk about the job they do. Have a problem with the administration, that is totally fine and understandable, but don't say the war hasn't made us safer when it simply has.

People like whom, Kibbles?  Why don't you clarify just exactly what you mean by that. 

Perhaps you should grow some thicker skin.  LifeorLiberty's comment about the War on Terror was pretty mild.  How has the War on Terror improved our countries image in the eyes of the world?  How has it made us safer?  How does violence make anyone safer?  How is fighting terror with terror not offensive to everyone?  Last time I checked, this country was founded on dissent and protest, free spreech...things that our soldiers have died for to help protect that right.  They are dieing for it right now, and while both you and I sit at home, we see that right being taken away from us before I very eyes.  The RNC/DNC protests were perfect evidence of that - police in full riot gear arresting and assaulting peaceful protestors in the streets - denying them their rights as guaranteed in the Bill of Rigths.  Journalists being silenced, harrassed, and arrested for covering it.

What's offensive to me are people who say such nonsense as I would love to send all of you over seas to see what it is like when fighting the enemies we face.  That same US vs. THEM mentality and so called "enemies" that our goverments tell us is a threat to our "way of life" is what I find offensive.  It's a lie, and always has been.  It's what keeps the world divided and in constant war...and for what?   It's not about keeping us safe, it's about keeping certain people rich and powerful.   Its called keeping the Status Quo.  

Love that shot of the dragonfly! 

Nice shots there, alar.  

My buddy and I took a drive up to Malone a couple days ago...and of course...I forgot my camera.  X-P

It was a beautiful breezy day, and the Windmills in Churabusco were in action.  We're heading back up there on Saturday, then stopping by Dicks country store to jam on some guitars.   I'll remember to take my camera this time and snap some shots of the windmills.   I'll upload them to my flicker and post them for ya'll to see.

Ten,

I don't recall seeing that email/site - but I did a search as well...

Is this it?

Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman, Sharif Abdel Kouddous and Nicole Salazar Released After Illegal Arrest at RNC

Goodman Charged with Obstruction; Felony Riot Charges Pending Against Kouddous and Salazar

ST. PAUL--Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman and producers Sharif Abdel Kouddous and Nicole Salazar have all been released from police custody in St. Paul following their illegal arrest by Minneapolis Police on Monday afternoon.

All three were violently manhandled by law enforcement officers. Abdel Kouddous was slammed against a wall and the ground, leaving his arms scraped and bloodied. He sustained other injuries to his chest and back. Salazar’s violent arrest by baton-wielding officers, during which she was slammed to the ground while yelling, “I’m Press! Press!,” resulted in her nose bleeding, as well as causing facial pain. Goodman’s arm was violently yanked by police as she was arrested.

On Tuesday, Democracy Now! will broadcast video of these arrests, as well as the broader police action. These will also be available on: www.democracynow.org

Goodman was arrested while questioning police about the unlawful detention of Kouddous and Salazar who were arrested while they carried out their journalistic duties in covering street demonstrations at the Republican National Convention. Goodman’s crime appears to have been defending her colleagues and the freedom of the press.

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher told Democracy Now! that Kouddous and Salazar were arrested on suspicion of rioting, a felony. While the three have been released, they all still face charges stemming from their unlawful arrest. Kouddous and Salazar face pending charges of suspicion of felony riot, while Goodman has been officially charged with obstruction of a legal process and interference with a “peace officer.”

Democracy Now! forcefully rejects all of these charges as false and an attempt at intimidation of these journalists. We demand that the charges be immediately and completely dropped.

Democracy Now! stands by Goodman, Kouddous and Salazar and condemns this action by Twin Cities’ law enforcement as a clear violation of the freedom of the press and the First Amendment rights of these journalists.

During the demonstration in which the Democracy Now! team was arrested, law enforcement officers used pepper spray, rubber bullets, concussion grenades and excessive force against protesters and journalists. Several dozen demonstrators were also arrested during this action, including a photographer for the Associated Press.

Amy Goodman is one of the most well-known and well-respected journalists in the United States. She has received journalism’s top honors for her reporting and has a distinguished reputation of bravery and courage. The arrest of Goodman, Kouddous and Salazar and the subsequent criminal charges and threat of charges are a transparent attempt to intimidate journalists.

Democracy Now! is a nationally-syndicated public TV and radio program that airs on over 700 radio and TV stations across the US and the globe.

Video of Amy Goodman’s Arrest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYjyvkR0bGQ