Vets for Peace and Democracy

Written by: Louise Friedman on Jul 5, 2007 9:52 AM EDT

 John Cory is a Vietnam veteran. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with V device, 1969 - 1970.        

He writes,       

 "And so it goes. The 4th of July is here with its parades and "what America means to me" essays, and picnics and fireworks, and all those pretty speeches about freedom and democracy and the true meaning of Independence Day. But it is all a facade. A lie.        

 "Modern America now spies on its citizens, conducts warrantless wiretaps, suspends habeas corpus, creates "free speech zones" to corral protesters out of sight of sensitive royal eyes, and politicizes the very justice system meant to protect people's rights by turning it into a fraternity of God-fearing Republican conservatism.

Neocon America rewards hate speech with celebrity, reviles the very immigration that built this country, and sells out to the highest lobbyist while poisoning its people. Preemptive war trumps truth, and death is glorified by those who never have to sacrifice an ounce of flesh. America has become the personal ATM machine of Bush and the GOP while their corporate cronies line their pockets with the lives of our loved ones...."

Complete article at link: http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/070407A.shtml070407A.shtml

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