May 12, 2006 at 08:06:30

Silent Protester at Rumsfeld Speech Comes Forward

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By Randy Aronov, Posted by Donna Volatile (about the submitter) Page 2 of 2 page(s)

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"I would hope from time to time, you would have the humility and grace to be ashamed of yourself . . . ," he told the president. "In my lifetime, I have never felt more ashamed of my leadership in Washington."

How many more Harry Taylors are out there who feel the same way but have never exercised their right to say so, a right guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution, which mandates that "Congress shall make no law . . . abridging freedom of speech . . . or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

More than a right, it is our obligation as American citizens to stand up and be heard in opposition to policies that have led to so much needless suffering in Iraq.

Randy Aronov is an Atlanta parent and political activist.

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