An inspiring new film opened in New York City last night. Presented as a fundraiser for Iraq Veterans Against the War, the astonishing new documentary Sir! No Sir! traces the history of the anti-war movement within the American military during Vietnam. Beginning with simple acts of rebellion by conscientious individuals, resistance by soldiers grew as coffee houses flourished near military bases and underground newspapers appeared in the barracks. GI's overseas defied orders and refused to kill. Soldiers at home staged peace marches. All this before the moment we do remember, when the Vietnam Vets threw their medals on the steps of the Capital.
503,926 "incidents of desertion" occurred between 1966 and 1971. Who knew?
Who knew that it was the soldiers who ended that war based on lies, the troops in the field who said this must end? History has been rewritten by the losers of that moral battle. This film takes a giant step toward reclaiming the truth and revealing the courageous, righteous stance these brave troops took. Many were jailed or forced into exile. Now we must honor their sacrifice.
Must see. Four stars. Two thumbs up.
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This president will not exit Iraq during his term. Democrats
will win the house but not the senate. Therefore you cannot
force the president to withdraw the troops. You can thru the
house advise the president to increase troop strength at least
to Gen. Franks plan (400,000)or pull out and bolster Afganistan. An add'l 500,000 ground troops are needed if we want to save Sudan from genocide and still maintain the persian
theatre. Please ask Rep. Murtha (he needs to be speaker if any
impeachment hearings start), since no democrat has his insights
or connections to the military, for further advice.