The place name alone stirs profound emotions. Distress and disgust. Deeply sincere empathy. What has been done there—unfathomable!
Author: Dud Hendrick
Dud Hendrick is an Air Force veteran of the U.S. war in Vietnam (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) and a member of Veterans For Peace. He has traveled widely to meet with and to speak about the victims of U.S. foreign policy. He resides on Deer Isle, Maine, and can be emailed at dud.f.hendrick@gmail.com
With Regards to the Christening of the USS Patrick Gallagher
In the spirit of the “Plowshares” movement, we chose to inconvenience the so-called “Christening” attendees on July 27 at Bath Ironworks.
Guantanamo Is Who and What We Are as Americans
Every Monday afternoon, I stand with members of our Island Peace & Justice group in objection and in witness to the acts of our government.
Guantánamo: Shut It Down!
Vietnam War veteran looks back at the history of American exceptionalism on the anniversary of the opening of the U.S. prison at Guantanamo.
Military—Sacred Cow or Scourge?
The U.S. military might be characterized as a scourge on the planet. The author is convinced that it is inarguably the case.