I would like to place the blame of America being at war in Iraq solely on the shoulders of the anti-war protesters grandstanding on the streets of America.

I support our right to free speech but people must think about their actions first. On Sept. 12, 2001, the terrorists thought we would be shaking with fear in our homes because we were attacked on our soil. The opposite resulted when Americans were witnessed waving little flags demanding that we release the “Dogs of War.”

Did they try to challenge us? I think not! Instead, they hid under rocks and in caves like the cowards they are.

They can send children in to commit suicide but they would not make such a stand. They feared the ire of the American people, united as one.

If the protesters would e-mail U.S. leaders of this nation and disagree with the reasons for war instead of doing that in front of TV cameras the enemy would never know. One can communicate disapproval with the war in correspondence and if there is enough disagreement with the war the leaders would surely take notice.

After all, millions of people are the voters who grant power. When the media questions the public we should all sound angry, as if we’re wishing for war. The enemy would then surrender and comply with the demands to prevent the release of our military might.

I want protesters to stop grandstanding in front of the cameras.

Paul Duquette, North Monmouth


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