
The silent majority has begun to make itself heard. Politicians and protesters who attempted to boost the spirits of our enemies this past weekend for political gain found that they didn't have Washington all to themselves. Finally, a significant counterdemonstration was held.
Best of all, many of our men and women who have actually served in Iraq participated in the counterdemonstration and gave an earful to those who are attempting to demoralize our armed forces and devalue their mission. In the photo above (by Marvin Joseph, Washington Post) is a Marine who, like many veterans, has had enough of the garbage being generated by the armchair generals in Congress and the liberal media. Images like these are putting a face on the troops whose mission and safety are now in question thanks to the Democratic Congress.
Significantly, these soldiers and veterans of other wars were forced to stand out the cold to not only defend America's mission, but their own memorials. After several disgraceful acts of vandalism by anti-war demonstrators, there was tremendous concern that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and other sacred landmarks were in danger of similar treatment. Thanks to the efforts of military and civilian volunteers, and the police, no such incidents occurred.
This counterdemonstration was a turning point. Much like the Republicans chanting, "Let us in!" as Democrats searched for Al Gore votes behind closed doors in Florida, it was a turning point that has put the momentum behind us again. There is a long way to go, however, and let's hope that the surge continues to work, slowly but surely. No one knows the risks better than our soldiers, so let's give them the maximum support.
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