Chickenhawks - Hall of Shame (flash video)

[Dennis Perrin]

> The legitimate use of the term is as invective in
> response to obnoxious cheer-leaders for U.S. military
> action.  It has nothing to do with anybody's right to
> an opinion on anything.  The invective inhibits quite
> a few right-wing ideologues from claiming a monopoly
> franchise on patriotism or courage.
>
> mbs

It doesn't inhibit anyone from anything -- it certainly hasn't hurt those
it's been aimed at. And for a supposedly "anti-war" critic to use it is
really quite baffling, as it suggests an affinity for and support of
military action in other situations. And if that's not the case, then why
use it?

DP