The "Courage" of Their Convictions
The "Courage" of Their Convictions (Hat Tip: Michael of Canada)
Remember those protestors who were so against a war to liberate Iraq that they were willing to be living shields? Well, Saddam took them at their word.
Nine out of the original 11 activists decided to pull out after being given an ultimatum by Iraqi officials Friday to station themselves at targets likely to be bombed in a war or leave the country. Two left immediately by taxi and six others boarded the buses Saturday night, bound initially for Syria.
The eleven activists mentioned above were all British. Out of all the living shield activists from all countries "only about 65 of the volunteers had so far agreed to take up positions at the oil refineries, power plants and water-purification sites selected by their hosts."
It is difficult to advocate a ridiculous position when someone takes you at your word. I never thought I'd say thank you to Saddam, but I appreciate him introducing some of our more deluded Westerners to reality.
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