I am a long-time V.V.A.W. member ( Vietnam Veterans Against the War).

[DemoTex]

Why are they so quiet? I haven't heard a peep. What's up VVAW? Laotian Cat-O-Death got your tongue? This troubles me. Am I missing a bunch of press releases? Are you supporting Cindy or not? Set me straight if I am wrong!

[TomInTib]

1. I've been wondering the same

Have we all just grown old and numb?

[DemoTex]

3. I'm old, but not numb!

Think I'll fire off some zingers to HQs tomorrow!
Mac

[madeline_con]

2. I think quite a few vets have been to Camp Casey....

:shrug:

[DemoTex]

5. I hope so.

Thanks!

[DanCa]

4. I just wanted to thank you for your service

For both serving and speaking out against the war. Your a true hero.

[DemoTex]

6. Thank you Dan Ca

It is an uphill struggle to argue against war in this country. But it is my job.
Mac

[DanCa]

8. Well I think you guys are awesome :D

And just remember doing the right thing is never ever easy.

[Tinoire]

7. Not to be discouraged! Lots of VVAWs are VfP

and VfP has been kicking ass!

Haven't many of the chapters merged? I know some were trying to...

http://www.coloradopeace.org/2004/SummerRetreat/veterans.html

Dave Cline is both and he's been kicking ass so I wouldn't call VVAW quiet. Those are some of the bravest people I know!

On edit- check this out:

The Crawford Peace House, Code Pink, MFSO, VVAW, VFP and a host of other organizations are working together to support Cindy...Many thanks to Cindy and the Volunteers.
http://www.ntimc.org/newswire.php?story_id=2849

We convoyed up to Crawford from the VFP convention Saturday morning. We had the Impeachment Tour Bus filled with 12 people. We had representatives on the bus from VFP (Veterans for Peace), IVAW (Iraq Veterans Against the War, VVAW (Vietnam Veterans against the War), and GSFP (Gold Star Families for Peace). By the time we got out near Bush's vacation home, we had about 40 cars following us.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/8/7/171338/7578

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
NEW ORLEANS SHOWS SUPPORT FOR CINDY SHEEHAN

Local supporters of Cindy Sheehan have organized activities in the New Orleans area to show their support for her vigil near
the Bush ranch in Crawford Texas. Sheehan is the mother of U.S. soldier Casey Sheehan who was killed in Iraq in April,
2004. She has been denied a face-to-face meeting with President Bush since Saturday and has vowed, if necessary, to
remain in Crawford for the entire length of the president's vacation until she is granted a private audience with the commander-
in-chief.

Sheehan, a co-founder of Gold Star Families for Peace, decided to confront President Bush at his ranch after hearing his
comments to the American Legislative Exchange Council last Wednesday, At that meeting the president said, “Our men and
women who've lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan and in this war on terror have died in a noble cause and a selfless
cause.”

“Why did my son die? What was the noble cause that he died for? I don't want to use my son's name or
my family name to justify any more killing or to exploit my son's name, my son's sacrifice, or my son's honor to justify more
killing. As a mother, why would I want one more mother to go through what I'm going through, Iraqi or American? And I want
to tell him that the only way to honor my son's sacrifice is to bring the troops home now.”

If Sheehan is unable to talk to Bush in Crawford, she has vowed to “follow him to D.C. and … camp out on his lawn,” even
going to prison if necessary.

THE SCHEDULE OF NEW ORLEANS ACTIVITIES IS:
Thursday, August 11th, 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Demonstration and Distribution of information at the corner of Canal & Claiborne Streets
Friday, August 12th, 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.:
Demonstration and Distribution of information at the corner of Canal & Claiborne Streets
Saturday, August 13th, 7:00 pm:
Gather at Bayou St. John and Esplanade Avenue.
8:00 P.M. - Candlelight Vigil on Bayou St. John

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LOCAL ACTIVITIES, CONTACT:
Email: [e-mail] Web: www.getyouracton.com

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, GO TO:
Meet With Cindy - www.meetwithcindy.org
Crawford Peace House www.crawfordpeacehouse.org
Gold Star Families for Peace www.gsfp.org
Military Families Speak Out www.mfso.org
Veterans for Peace www.veteransforpeace.org
CodePink www.codepink4peace.org
Vietnam Veterans Against War www.vvaw.org
Iraq Veterans Against the War www.ivaw.net

http://getyouracton.com/sheehan/flier_back.pdf

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[GreenPartyVoter]

9. Thanks for checking into this :^)