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A man who was actively involved in the Kerry campaign in Georgia and was adamantly against the war in Iraq committed suicide on the 9/11 ground zero site. The article about it is here...
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/newyork/nyc-suic1107,0,7756290.story?coll=ny-nynews-headlines
Though anyone taking their life out of a sense of utter hopelessness is a tragic thing I somehow cannot help but be moved by his actions. This, in my opinion, is the most powerful example of political protest since the monk who set himself on fire to protest the Vietnam War. The symbolism involved with this suicide is plainly evident and perhaps that is the most horrible thing about it.
Fox News also covered this story and I really do believe that they were giving an internal fiendish giggle as they did so. After all, there is this lovely quote from one of their nastier commentators, Grover Norquist, "Republicans and conservatives can best advance the cause of civility by working hard to finish off the hopes of the Democrats for any return to power. It is like neutering barnyard animals: they are much calmer, less likely to cause damage, and easier to control. As the vet says, 'They will be happier; this is good for them'."
Such a vile piece of shite, isn't he? God help America.
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/newyork/nyc-suic1107,0,7756290.story?coll=ny-nynews-headlines
Though anyone taking their life out of a sense of utter hopelessness is a tragic thing I somehow cannot help but be moved by his actions. This, in my opinion, is the most powerful example of political protest since the monk who set himself on fire to protest the Vietnam War. The symbolism involved with this suicide is plainly evident and perhaps that is the most horrible thing about it.
Fox News also covered this story and I really do believe that they were giving an internal fiendish giggle as they did so. After all, there is this lovely quote from one of their nastier commentators, Grover Norquist, "Republicans and conservatives can best advance the cause of civility by working hard to finish off the hopes of the Democrats for any return to power. It is like neutering barnyard animals: they are much calmer, less likely to cause damage, and easier to control. As the vet says, 'They will be happier; this is good for them'."
Such a vile piece of shite, isn't he? God help America.
