[lit-ideas] "Stand By Denmark" Rally
- From: Eric <eyost1132@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:45:54 -0500
Andreas: Eric, just do it. www.GoArmy.com
I'm too old for the army, Andreas. Plus I have
lots of excuses for many things I should be doing,
but don't, like attending this event:
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And there remains the question of Denmark: a small
democracy, which resisted Hitler bravely and
protected its Jews as well as itself. Denmark is a
fellow member of NATO and a country that sends its
soldiers to help in the defense and reconstruction
of Iraq and Afghanistan. And what is its reward
from Washington? Not a word of solidarity, but
instead some creepy words of apology to those who
have attacked its freedom, its trade, its
citizens, and its embassies. For shame. Surely
here is a case that can be taken up by those who
worry that America is too casual and arrogant with
its allies. I feel terrible that I have taken so
long to get around to this, but I wonder if anyone
might feel like joining me in gathering outside
the Danish Embassy in Washington, in a quiet and
composed manner, to affirm some elementary
friendship. Those who like the idea might contact
me at , and those who live in other cities with
Danish consulates might wish to initiate a stand
for decency on their own account.
Update, Feb. 22: Thank you all who've written.
Please be outside the Embassy of Denmark, 3200
Whitehaven Street (off Massachusetts Avenue)
between noon and 1 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 24.
Quietness and calm are the necessities, plus
cheerful conversation. Danish flags are good, or
posters reading "Stand By Denmark" and any
variation on this theme (such as "Buy Carlsberg/
Havarti/ Lego") The response has been astonishing
and I know that the Danes are appreciative. But
they are an embassy and thus do not of course
endorse or comment on any demonstration. Let us
hope, however, to set a precedent for other cities
and countries. Please pass on this message to
friends and colleagues.
http://www.slate.com/id/2136714/
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