This is almost identical to last the last three years’ Memorial Day articles, with additions. I did not see how I could express my position more clearly. You may ask why I, as one who opposes war almost by definition, would want to celebrate the day in which we honor those military service people, who have given their lives in service to America. From my earliest days as an antiwar activist opposing the war in Vietnam, I have believed that it is as important to honor the warriors, as it is to oppose the wars. They took an oath to obey and honored it. They had nothing to do with the decisions. I have no doubt that, if those who died in our Revolutionary War, for example, can look at today’s Republican wars for hate and greed, they are shedding tears over the senseless waste of life, but honoring their comrades as they fall. Now, unlike Veterans day, Memorial Day is not intended as celebration of those who served and survived. Nevertheless, to all veterans who read this, thank you for your service. I thank God that you are not among those whom we honor today. Finally, if you are in the service now, I consider your lives far too precious to spend defending criminal Fuhrer Trump’s* personal profit or Russia’s national interest. Even now Trump* is attacking Americans with his virus as part of his War on America. Will he celebrate his 100,000th fatality today? I urge you all to take care to preserve your lives and those of your comrades.
And now, a special message from a very special person!
RESIST!!
