Soldier Box: Why I Won't Return to the War on Terror

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He wrote: "It is my primary concern that the courage and tenacity of my fellow soldiers has become a tool of American foreign policy. In San Francisco 10,000 people took to the streets, while a rally in Washington Square in New York City attracted some 700 people. [7] I have a slightly more sophisticated view of the origins of the “war on terror” these days, but his sense of reactionary outrage was fairly closely to mine at the time. Glenton, Joe (2018-10-11). "The Tommy Robinson photos show how far right the British army is". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 2023-09-09. a b c d e f g h i j Smith, Ralph Adam; etal. (1952), "John Joel Glanton", Texas Handbook of History Online, Austin: Texas State Historical Association .

It is not just an issue for British troops. Conscientious objectors from the US to Colombia to Israel risk serious consequences. Anti-war protesters pepper sprayed at Smithsonian museum". Archived from the original on June 13, 2018 . Retrieved 31 October 2014. When he first raised with his staff sergeant his reluctance to be deployed again, instead of being dealt with in a sensible way, it resulted in the sergeant at the time bullying and intimidating L/Cpl Glenton," he said. Thousands march in Westwood to protest U.S. military action". Dailybruin.com. 2001-09-29 . Retrieved 2009-07-16. [ dead link] Thousands Take to the Streets in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. to Call for Peace And Justice". Democracy Now! . Retrieved 2009-07-16.Glenton told the prime minister in his letter that the army mission would fail and troops should be withdrawn from the country. But what does it mean? Well, it refutes the idea that the British military is somehow politically benign. The army has always been a hotbed of politics. How this happens at the top of the military is illustrated by a recent Warrior Nation report from Forces Watch, which examines how senior officers increasingly intervene in, and against, democracy. Less remarked upon is how those at the bottom are engaged politically. I believe that when British military personnel submit themselves to the service of the nation and put their bodies into harm's way, the government that sends them into battle is obliged to ensure that the cause is just and right, ie for the protection of life and liberty. Afghan war protest targets NATO meet in Edinburgh". Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. D.C. antiwar march draws thousands on seventh-anniversary of Iraq invasion". The Washington Post . Retrieved 31 October 2014.

Anti-war soldier Joe Glenton in medal return protest". BBC News. 2010-11-19 . Retrieved 2023-08-03. Sheehan, Walker speak at anti-war rally in Hillcrest". .signonsandiego.com. 2009-03-21. Archived from the original on 2009-03-26 . Retrieved 2009-07-16. It’s often people who’ve never experienced war that label conscientious objectors as cowards or traitors,’ he said. In addition to writing, Joe Glenton has collaborated with Double Down News to create several YouTube videos. His videos aim to disprove accepted notions about the military and promote critical thought about its function in society.Another 4,000 people demonstrated in San Francisco. [39] Rallies against the wars similarly took place in New York City, San Diego, Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and other American cities. [38] [41] [42] [43] [44] [45]