Ron:What do you think he meant when he said that as a senator he had no power to end the war?
Josh: I really couldn't tell you. Not only is he a US senator, he is the wealthiest US senator in Congress. Does he mean to say he is incapable of using any of that influence to help end the war?
Zach: That was such a laughable statement. Of course he as one individual senator, acting all by himself, could not end the war. But what I at least view his duty to us, his constituents, as being is that he should be willing to fight for us with his colleagues. We, the antiwar network, cajole and try to educate our friends and family every day as to why this war is wrong and needs to be stopped, NOW rather than later - I want to know that Kohl is out there, speaking with his colleagues, using educated, well-rounded responses that aren't canned statements and doing all that he can to end this massacre.
Bernadette: I think Kohl meant that as a senator who became senator by buying the popular vote, he lacks the principle dignifying qualities it takes to speak out on behalf of the common people, like supporting an end to the war. I think Kohl means that his incentives of releasing himself of the power to end the war are far too great to give up. I think he means that he lacks the sympathy for the common citizens of Wisconsin, as well as solidarity for the American troops and the Iraqi citizens, needed to end the war.
Chris: Senator Kohl has the" honor" of being the richest Senator - which is like being the tallest New York Knick. If he really wanted an end to this war, he could give some of his money and political backing to Iraq Veterans Against the War and accelerate the deepening and organization of our movement. Kohl doesn't have the power to end the war for one very simple reason: he's for it. That's why he funds it.
Todd: He meant that he has no courage to stand up against the injustices of the occupation and demand an end to it. He also showed his lack of desire to stand with his constituents and the country in calling for an immediate withdrawal of occupying forces.
Ron:Who called the protest and occupation? Which student groups are active against the war in Madison? What kind of support do you get from other students and the community?
Zach: The Campus Antiwar Network (CAN) arranged for the protest itself to happen, as well as the student walk-out of class. As for the occupation of the office, I don't know. As for student groups, I believe that we are the only ones taking a strong stance against the war, although I don't know this for sure. We've tried to approach the College Democrats to see if they'll support us, but those who have tried have been shouted down or asked to not bring up this "radical" agenda. Thankfully though, there are several community groups, most notably the Wisconsin Area Peace Coalition, that are firmly on our side.
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