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September 12, 2005
Is It Okay to Question Their Patriotism Yet?
Last week the House of Representatives passed a resolution to commemorate the fourth anniversary of September 11. In it, the House
- extends again its deepest sympathies to the thousands of innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, their families, friends, and loved ones;
- honors the heroic actions and the sacrifices of United States military and civilian personnel and their families who have sacrificed much, including their lives and health, in defense of their country in the Global War on Terrorism;
- honors the heroic actions of first responders, law enforcement personnel, State and local officials, volunteers, and others who aided the innocent victims and, in so doing, bravely risked their own lives and long-term health;
- expresses thanks and gratitude to the foreign leaders and citizens of all nations who have assisted and continue to stand in solidarity with the United States against terrorism in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks;
- discourages, in the strongest possible terms, any effort to confuse the Global War on Terrorism with a war on any people or any faith;
- reaffirms its commitment to the Global War on Terrorism and to providing the United States Armed Forces with the resources and support to wage it effectively and safely;
- vows that it will continue to take whatever actions necessary to identify, intercept, and disrupt terrorists and their activities; and
- reaffirms that the American people will never forget the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001, and will never bow to terrorist demands.
Not all that controversial, is it? In fact, since Osama bin Laden and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi aren't American Congressman, you might wonder who would vote against such a resolution.
Here's who:
- John Conyers (MI)
- Barbara Lee (CA)
- Jim McDermott (WA)
- Cynthia McKinney (GA)
- Pete Stark (CA)
- Lynn Woolsey (CA)
What a coincidence: all left-wing Democrats.
Hat tip: OpinionJournal, on a tip from V the K.
Posted by Van Helsing at September 12, 2005 6:40 AM
Comments
Toss the "search and destroy" lines, and it's a good idea. Do we really need "reaffirms its commitment to the Global War on Terrorism and to providing the United States Armed Forces with the resources and support to wage it effectively and safely;"
Hopefully, this won't become as big of an election tool as Bush has made it.
Posted by: Rob B. at September 12, 2005 7:58 AM
Thanks for the tip. Here's another. The Corner is reporting on a new hit pop song in Belgium called "Down With America."
Down with American colonialism
Down with that ugly, biting English
All the Anglo-Saxon pretence, arrogance
Yes, a hot pick up their ass
And that is that [...]
Megalomaniac unicellular idiots
Kiss my ass, yes, kiss my balls
The Link States That inciting hatred toward people of different cultures or nationalities is a crime in Belgium, but it's primarily used against those who offend the delicate sensibilities of Muslims.
Posted by: V the K at September 12, 2005 8:56 AM
Toss the "search and destroy" lines, and it's a good idea.
Yeah, let's wring our hands over the victims ... but make sure stop short of doing anything effective against terrorism... like searching out and destroying them.
God, what a stupid frackin' moonbat.
Posted by: V the K at September 12, 2005 8:59 AM
I need to thank the reps for voting against the amendment for showing their true colors. You'd have expected more no's on the D side and and certainly one from Ron Paul on the R side.
Posted by: Jack T at September 12, 2005 12:05 PM
Do we really need "reaffirms its commitment to the Global War on Terrorism and to providing the United States Armed Forces with the resources and support to wage it effectively and safely;"
Umm ... We emphatically do.
Especially given all the factions within our own country who would have us just quit, particularly on the Iraq front. Are you not familiar with Cindy the Sheehag?
RWR
Posted by: RightWingRocker at September 12, 2005 12:21 PM
You're dead on. I have a related post from a while back...
http://csc5502dsays.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Posted by: CSC5502D at September 12, 2005 4:36 PM
