Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards is calling on his supporters to turn this year's Memorial Day into a day of antiwar activism, saying that the best way to honor the troops is to demand an end to the Iraq war."Each of us has a responsibility as Americans, a duty to our troops and to each other, to do all we can to support the troops and end this war," the former senator from North Carolina said yesterday during a commencement address at New England College in Henniker, N.H.
I want to end it too, John, just not as quickly as you.
"This Memorial Day weekend, that means more than just getting in your car, driving to the beach, or a parade, or a picnic and saying the words, 'We support our troops,' " Edwards said. "We must take responsibility and take action together -- as citizens, as Americans, as patriots. To support the troops. To end the war."
Support the cops. Terminate their employment.
| John hasn't had a good couple of weeks on the campaign trial -- the hedge fund issue really hurt him. He's trying to rally his base here. |
| Because he was all for standing up to the President, right there on the floor of the Senate ... |
That's nice.
"On this Memorial Day weekend, let us all take responsibility for the country we love and the brave men and women who protect it," Edwards said. "As citizens, let us volunteer in support of our troops, to offer our service in honor of theirs. As Americans, let us take a moment to join in prayer for our troops in thanks for their sacrifice. And during this weekend, let us gather as patriots."
Almost makes me wanna like the guy.