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We like war

09/22/2007 by Don

Now that we’re getting ready to bomb Iran I thought it would be useful and entertaining to hear from one of my favorite comedians who doesn’t pull any punches. I read today that Senators Kyl and Lieberman are ratcheting up the rhetoric for attacking Iran. We love war here in America. We celebrate it. It’s … Read more

Categories Uncategorized Tags conscientious objector, contemplative, Iraq, Philosophy, Politics

Reed-Levin and more

09/20/2007 by Don

This afternoon as I was getting home from work I received a text message asking me to call my senators at 202-224-3121 and ask them to support the Reed-Levin amendment to bring our troops home from Iraq.

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Categories Uncategorized Tags conscientious objector, contemplative, Franciscan, Iraq, Politics, Social Justice 1 Comment

Give peace a chance..

08/23/2007 by Don

The surge in baloney has not ended. George Bush, who managed to get into the Alabama National Guard at the height of Vietnam stood in front of the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention and gave a speech drawing parallels between Iraq and Vietnam.

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Categories Uncategorized Tags conscientious objector, contemplative, Franciscan, Iraq, Philosophy, Politics

Conscientious objector

08/17/2007 by Don

Thirty-five years ago I volunteered for the United States Navy. I volunteered for the Hospital Corps because like this man I didn’t think I could kill people. It ain’t in me. No amount of training can overcome my most basic instincts and core values. Agustin Aguayo deserves a medal, but he’ll likely get jail time … Read more

Categories Uncategorized Tags conscientious objector, contemplative, Iraq, kindness, Philosophy, Spirituality
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