Opinion polls suggest the majority of Britons want a speedy withdrawal of British troops ... Politicians have to get in step with public opinion and announce a date to bring troops home. Anti-War Actions on 26 Campuses, Rochester Action Violently Repressed!". Students for a Democratic Society. 2009-10-10. In many aspects, Glenton’s advocacy is sincere, which is demonstrated by the fact that his net worth is unknown. Joe Glenton authored a book titled “Solider Box.”(Source: Metro) Afghan war protest targets NATO meet in Edinburgh". Archived from the original on February 22, 2013.

Harry is Prince Harry: an imperfect lens through which to divine the general psychology of Britain’s veterans. And yet he is a veteran, and being one clearly remains an animating force in his life. If he sounds callous about death, as he did when he previously compared his military duties to playing PlayStation, it is because he probably is. Just as many of us are. And doubly so in his case, because he went through a dehumanising Eton as well as military training. Whilst serving in Iraq, I was involved in operations that were contrary to those beliefs. I also saw that we were the cause of a great deal of harm. I refused to continue serving in Iraq.’ Thousands rally against US, NATO in NW Pakistan". 2008-12-18. Archived from the original on February 9, 2009 . Retrieved 2009-07-16. However it is these qualities, on both sides, which I fear will continue to cause a state of attrition. These will only lead to more heartbreak within both our societies." 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.Joe Glenton was supported internationally with action days organized by the British organization Payday and a campaign to send him postcards launched by Connection e.V., Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) Europe and the German Peace Society & United War Resisters (DFG-VK) Hesse. Anti-war protesters target U.S. consulate". Ctv.ca. Archived from the original on 2009-06-05 . Retrieved 2009-07-16. a b Marcy, William Learned (1848), "Report of the Secretary of War", Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress, Washington: Wendell & Van Benthuysen, p. 88 .

The oath itself is worth little. In all honesty, I was a republican of some shade even then. Yet nearly 11 years on, I reflect upon that moment as a defining one. Not because my utterances were themselves significant, but because those were the first few moments of a journey so strange, rich and life-altering that I am still trying to grapple with its implications today. In recent years I have fallen in with a band of former veterans who are unlike anything this country has ever seen Our response must be to build an even bigger campaign to give confidence to all those in the military who admire what Joe Glenton stands for. And what of Joe Glenton’s response? All that needs be said is he left Court with his fist in the air. In Barcelona, Spain, 5,000 people attended a rally and marched behind a banner that read: "No More Victims – For Peace." The protesters urged the Spanish government not to support any US military intervention or NATO retaliation. [4]After the hearing, Glenton's supporters and activists from the Stop the War group stood outside the court martial centre and said other soldiers should follow his example by deserting. "This is an outrage," said John Tipple, Glenton's legal adviser. "It is quite obvious that they are making him pay for the fact that he has spoken out."

On April 30, 2007, thousands of Afghans staged a protest accusing U.S.-led coalition and Afghan troops of killing civilians in the western province of Herat. The protesters stormed a government district headquarters in Shindand, south of Herat city, where Western troops have a large base. The anti-U.S. protest came a day after an angry demonstration in eastern Nangahar province over the killing of civilians by coalition and Afghan forces there. [20]When this information was brought to his commanding officer, the sergeant was spoken to, but this reinforced the bullying." Joy Powell (2005-08-18). "Anti-war protest draws more than 1,000". Peacefultomorrows.org. Archived from the original on May 30, 2009 . Retrieved 2009-07-16. Thousands march in Westwood to protest U.S. military action". Dailybruin.com. 2001-09-29 . Retrieved 2009-07-16. [ dead link] Lane, Walter P. (1928). Adventures and Recollections of General Walter P. Lane, A San Jacinto Veteran. Sacramento, California: News-Messenger Publishing Co. pp.56–59. ISBN 978-0282317942.

Instead, he promotes a more just and equitable society and increases public awareness of crucial topics. Glenton’s contribution to public debate and commitment to social justice, regardless of his wealth, make him a valuable and significant voice in today’s society.He handed himself in after two years and six days' absence, during which he went to south-east Asia and Australia. In Los Angeles, thousands marched down Hollywood Boulevard to call for all U.S. troops to be brought home. A 4,000-strong crowd took part in the "Stop the Wars" march and rally. [38] [40] The judge clearly didn't listen to the arguments or if she did she ignored them. The lawyers are considering an appeal. Ten long years that we have engaged in war, dropping bombs, killing people, spending trillions of dollars.