Why I Protest

Those on the right will tell you I criticize the policies of the United States because I hate America. They couldn't be more wrong. I protest--I criticize because I love America. Because I love America there are things that I hate.

I hate the fact that the most dangerous members of the "axis of evil" don't live in Iran or North Korea but instead are part of the Bush administration.

I hate the fact that most of the world hates the United Stares and considers it a threat. I hate the imperialist agenda of the neo-cons that is responsible for this.

I hate the fact that our freedoms are being eroded because of the theo-cons desire to return us all to the cruel mythology of the 16th century.

I hate the fact that the middle class that made this country great is disappearing only to be replaced by serfs ruled by an elite oligarchy.

I hate the fact that billions is being spent to kill people in Iraq while millions of people in the United States don't have health insurance.

I could go on all day, the list is long. That is why I protest, because I want the country I love back.

Happy 4th of July