Recent news states that Dominicans are now being deployed to Iraq. I can't see how we as Dominicans can ignore we are now a part of this conflict in however a small way. The conflict has recently demonstrated that innocent third parties can easily become casualties in this war. I pray that does not happen, but I feel it is important to start to debate if the decision to send troops was the right one, why was it done, and if something bad happens (god fobid) how should the Dominican Republic react.
This kind of debate has been ongoing in the US, since I find the President of the US as the greatest orator for the pros as to why the US should be there. Iv'e included a link to a group called "Bring Them Home Now" that is the closest I think I can get to the Cons side of the US debate on this issue. Please watch it for at least a minute. It even has a spanish section that I have included.
"Bring Them Home Now" Press Conference (08/13/2003)
Full Conference can be found at the following link
"Bring Them Home Now" Press Conference (08/13/2003)
Now I know a common statement could be that this has nothing to do with the Dominican Republic, but with Dominican lives soon to be on the line, I think it would be criminal (ok, not criminal, but it would show a level of disrespect for the men being deployed) for them to know that their situation is not worthy of discussion in the DR. I know my thoughts are wandering, but in searching in my mind for way to express how strongly I feel this issue should be discussed in the DR, my mind comes back to the begining of the AIDS crisis, where when the gay community, specifically ACT-UP was seeking a way to get out the word quickly on this terrible disease they came up with the expression "Silence = Death" to encourage discussion. Again my mind wanders, but I think those who say this discussion does not pertain to the Dominican Republic also say that if they die, they would have died for nothing Dominican . . . . . or maybe just nothing period. These people deserve a thread to honor thier fight for world peace.
I also know this is clearly an issue of debate, if the US is any indication. I'll try to stay out of the debate, since I know X will eventually start to make Orwellian threats aginst me.
-Lee
PS: I also found it interesting that a recent news article quoted in DR1 had the troops being described as being almost entirely black or mullato.
PPS: I guess since I know the strong opinions that every one has on issues on this board, I should also ask each of you when you post, is you wife/husband in agreement with your opinion, and did you let them see the vid link I included?
This kind of debate has been ongoing in the US, since I find the President of the US as the greatest orator for the pros as to why the US should be there. Iv'e included a link to a group called "Bring Them Home Now" that is the closest I think I can get to the Cons side of the US debate on this issue. Please watch it for at least a minute. It even has a spanish section that I have included.
"Bring Them Home Now" Press Conference (08/13/2003)
Full Conference can be found at the following link
"Bring Them Home Now" Press Conference (08/13/2003)
Now I know a common statement could be that this has nothing to do with the Dominican Republic, but with Dominican lives soon to be on the line, I think it would be criminal (ok, not criminal, but it would show a level of disrespect for the men being deployed) for them to know that their situation is not worthy of discussion in the DR. I know my thoughts are wandering, but in searching in my mind for way to express how strongly I feel this issue should be discussed in the DR, my mind comes back to the begining of the AIDS crisis, where when the gay community, specifically ACT-UP was seeking a way to get out the word quickly on this terrible disease they came up with the expression "Silence = Death" to encourage discussion. Again my mind wanders, but I think those who say this discussion does not pertain to the Dominican Republic also say that if they die, they would have died for nothing Dominican . . . . . or maybe just nothing period. These people deserve a thread to honor thier fight for world peace.
I also know this is clearly an issue of debate, if the US is any indication. I'll try to stay out of the debate, since I know X will eventually start to make Orwellian threats aginst me.
-Lee
PS: I also found it interesting that a recent news article quoted in DR1 had the troops being described as being almost entirely black or mullato.
PPS: I guess since I know the strong opinions that every one has on issues on this board, I should also ask each of you when you post, is you wife/husband in agreement with your opinion, and did you let them see the vid link I included?
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