Pro-life rally does not dishonor park
Fond du Lac Reporter Posted October 13, 2006

I attended and spoke at the pro-life rally that outraged Jan Starks.
I admire the military as much as anyone, and thank you for your service. So it's a shame that, amidst all the self-righteous hysteria, you couldn't articulate why a peaceful rally held in a public park "stamped on" or "disgraced" the memory of servicemen.

One Navy veteran attended, as did the mother of an Iraq vet — neither of whom were offended — and I suspect we had at least a couple more present.

On July 16, 2004, Gov. Doyle announced two Commerce Department projects from Veterans Park. Did the non-military purpose of this event, or the fact that Doyle did not serve in the military "seek to dishonor the memory of the fallen for a political advantage?" I want Mark Green to beat Doyle, but I see nothing wrong with the governor's choice of venue.

Since I read your letter, I've been trying to think of an instance when I've objected to where a liberal event was held. The answer: never.

Maybe conservatives just aren't as naturally inclined toward censorship as liberals.

Perhaps, contrary to your claim, abortion really is the issue. I have never seen an issue that stirs people's passion (for good or ill) like abortion. Humanitarian concerns lead pro-lifers to passionate, mature actions such as Monday's rally. On the other side, guilt can manifest itself in a variety of ways—and with the blood of 47 million defenseless children over three decades, the side of "choice" has plenty of guilt to go around.

Calvin Freiburger
Fond du Lac

The good editorials just keep coming. Calvin always has a way of making the liberals look small. Good job.