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Vets Take A Stand

Vets Take A Stand
Wed, 5/23/2012

Are we watching passively while Barack Obama carries out the same policies as George W. Bush?

When an American bombing raid killed more than two hundred civilians in a village in Afghanistan, it was met with a deafening silence. When Obama's promised withdrawal from Iraq leaves 130,000 troops there for at least two more years and 50,000 permanently, its hailed as an end to the occupation. And who is demanding to know just what the mission really is when 30,000 more troops are sent to Afghanistan?

Where's the debate?

In March of 2008, two hundred and fifty veterans and active duty soldiers marked the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq by gathering in Washington, DC, to testify from their own experience about the nature of the occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq. It was chilling, horrifying, and challenging for all who witnessed it. Against tremendous odds, they brought the voices of the veterans themselves into the debate. That was then.

This is now. Today, we present to you "This is Where We Take Our Stand," the inside story of those three days and the courageous men and women who testified. And we present this story today, told in six episodes, because we believe it is as relevant now as it was one year ago. Maybe more.

Here is our challenge to you: Watch the series; spread it far and wide; and ask yourself is this about the past, or the present and future. Then add your voice.

If you are a veteran or active duty, present your own testimony. If you are not, but you are still a living, breathing member of the human race, then do whatever you can to join and fan the flames of debate.

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