Interview With Pro-War Advocate at Rally to Support Lt. Watada

This video is about 4 minutes in length

While at the Rally to support the noble actions of Lt. Watada on February 5, 2007, I interviewed a pro-war supporter who was conspicuously stationed near the overpass where all those who traveled between the rally and the vigil by the gates to Fort Lewis had to pass.

Though he was not alone, the pro-war group numbered in the handful compared to the large gathering to support Lt. Watada, that day facing court martial for being the first commissioned officer to refuse deployment to Iraq. There were also a few signs, many containing abusive statements concerning the character of Lt. Watada. Some anti-war demonstrators always stood beside any of these pro-war protestors when they would stake out a corner along the avenue, the overpass, or the numerous intersections adjacent to the entrance and exit from Interstate 5.

There were certainly discussions and debates throughout the day between these two groups, and hopefully something positive was gained by this dialogue, the opportunity for which lasted from late morning until at least around dark. For the most part I encountered no real drama between the two groups, though others may have had different experiences.

I found this interview interesting, not so much that anything new was shared, but more because of the derisive tone taken by the two pro-war folks, who took jabs at me and the anti war community at various occasions.

This is a window into one small segment of the pro-war mentality. There will certainly always be disagreement about the conduct of this war. Maybe by understanding the position held by those on this side of the debate we can move closer together and at least discover areas where we might agree.

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