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My Right to Dissent Posted on Feb. 26, 2003 Several tabloids have been calling celebrities who have been outspoken against the war “traitors” or “friends of Saddam.” As I have been grouped into this category, I feel that I need to say something in response to these outrageous accusations. Afterall, these celebrities are American citizens first, and we are thankful to live in this great country that allows us the right to express our opinions. I, for one, am a patriotic American who loves this country. I love that we live in a democracy where we have freedom of speech,...

What a great time. Madame Dufarge and I were on our way to do a punch list on an apartment building we manage, which led us by the Bangor Post Office. There, much to our surprise, an organized anti-war/anti-Bush rally was in full swing. Microphones, cameras, drums, for god's sake!About 130/150 (quick count) lunatics and hypocrites with signs were being whipped into a zombie like trance by some of the most marginal speakers in the area. I immediately yelled, "Viva Geoge Bush!" Dufarge suggested free entertainment was at hand, so we found a parking spot and walked back to the...