The one thing I never want to see again is a military parade. — Ulysses S. Grant We’ve seen far too many military parades with their missiles, marching bands and mechanized young men. We’ve witnessed enough high-stepping soldiers in their polished black boots marching to the sounds of brass. Spare us the old men dressed…
My journey to Peace started when I was 13 years old. My older brother was in Vietnam in the Marine Corps, when my best friend’s older brother came home in a casket from there. The impact on my friend’s family was misery like I could have never imagined. I went to the funeral in the…
While the federal government contemplates military action against the regime in Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons in the ongoing civil war there, a number of local residents are already mobilizing to take action. They’re honing the message, enlisting recruits, organizing campaigns and readying to march in preparation of a potential struggle, but…
From KPBS: Right-click and save to download audio. Transcript below courtesy of KPBS: ALISON ST JOHN: This is KPBS Midday Edition. It is Veterans Day, Monday, November 12. I’m Alison St. John in for Maureen Cavanaugh. What is it about war that is so compelling? We admire soldiers who go to war risking everything for…
On Monday May 28, across our country and here in San Diego, Americans will honor those who have died in our nation’s wars. Most will spend the holiday at family gatherings, spending a day at the beach, and visiting with friends. A few will go to cemeteries, listen to politicians talk of our brave warriors…