Defend Anti-War Marine, Liam Madden

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We, the undersigned, call for an end to the attacks on all Iraq and Afghanistan veterans for practicing their right to free speech after discharge. In particular, Liam Madden, who both resides in Boston and cofounded the Appeal for Redress, a statement calling for withdrawal from Iraq that has been signed by 2,000 active duty troops. Liam has been an active member of Iraq Veterans Against the War. The United States Marine Corps is threatening to change his honorable discharge to a less than honorable discharge, ostensibly for wearing his uniform at a political event and reportedly making disloyal statements despite not currently serving in any military capacity as a Marine. This is a clear attempt to silence a leading voice in the anti-war movement.

As Howard Zinn says, "Liam Madden sets a wonderful example, not only
for other veterans of the Iraq war, but for all of us. It is absolutely
essential that there be a full discussion among the citizenry about the
morality of this war, and we cannot have a full discussion without the
participation of soldiers who have engaged in war and know it first
hand. So Liam Maddan's right to speak must be defended, not just for his
sake, but for the sake of democracy itself."

We demand that all discharged veterans, be they marines, soldiers, airmen and seamen, have the right to speak out against the war as guaranteed to all citizens under the US constitution.

1477 Signatures

  • Monica T
    • City, State
    • Chicago, IL
  • Margie B
    • City, State
    • Coventry, RI
  • Arturo M
  • Brian S
    • City, State
    • Towson, MD
  • Dana R
  • mark s
  • Maureen M
    • City, State
    • new york, ny
  • Gigi L
    • City, State
    • NJ
  • Alex P
    • City, State
    • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Peter L. Thottam, E
    • Comments
    • Peace & 911Truth Now,
    • City, State
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Affiliation
    • Green Party, ANSWER, 911TruthLA
  • Vicki B
    • City, State
    • Madison, WI
  • sherry
  • Stephanie P
    • City, State
    • West Chester, PA
    • Affiliation
    • Chester County Peace Movement
  • Mary Jane Nolan K
  • Cristina F
    • City, State
    • Chicago IL.
  • James W. H
    • Comments
    • USMC Korean era Vet supports Liam Madden
    • City, State
    • Chula Vista, Ca.
  • Melida A
    • Comments
    • Your actions aid the troops to do what is right.
    • City, State
    • Roslindale, MA
    • Affiliation
    • Military Families Speak Out
  • Khury P
    • Comments
    • We support our troops when they resist the war! End the occupation and bring all troops home now!
    • City, State
    • Jamaica Plain, MA
    • Affiliation
    • International Socialist Organization, MA Military Families Speak Out
  • David S
    • City, State
    • Brighton, MA
    • Affiliation
    • Socialist Party of Boston
  • Hugh N Holmes J
  • Hugh H
  • Catherine M. F
    • City, State
    • South Boston MA 02127
    • Affiliation
    • South Boston Residents for Peace
  • Elaine H
    • Comments
    • В
    • City, State
    • Massachusetts
    • Affiliation
    • В
  • Nate G
    • Comments
    • The Marine Corps is outrageous to try to silence Liam
    • City, State
    • Arlington, MA
    • Affiliation
    • Veterans For Peace
  • Janet D
  • Linda J
    • Comments
    • LIAM MADDEN IS THE REAL HERO. HONOR HIS COURAGE AND OUR CONSTITUTION.
    • City, State
    • Halifax, MA
    • Affiliation
    • Citizens for an Informed Community
  • Linda J
    • Comments
    • LIAM MADDEN IS THE REAL HERO. HONOR HIS COURAGE AND OUR CONSTITUTION.
    • City, State
    • Halifax, MA
    • Affiliation
    • Citizens for an Informed Community
  • Vicky S
    • Comments
    • В
    • City, State
    • Cambridge, MA
    • Affiliation
    • United for Justice with Peace
  • Kelly D
    • Affiliation
    • Executive Director, Iraq Veterans Against the War
  • John M
  • Elliot G. M
    • City, State
    • Cambridge, MA
  • Keith R
    • City, State
    • Cambridge, MA
  • Victoria S. L
    • Comments
    • Defend the freedom of speech for troops against the war!
    • City, State
    • Boston, MA
    • Affiliation
    • PSL
  • Dan D
    • Comments
    • I thought we were supposed to be fighting for freedom?
    • City, State
    • Somerville, MA
    • Affiliation
    • Socialist Alternative, Tufts Coalition Opposed to the War in Iraq
  • Anthony F
    • City, State
    • South Boston, Ma.
    • Affiliation
    • South Boston Residents for Peace
  • Cathy S
    • City, State
    • Cambridge, MA
    • Affiliation
    • CUJP
  • Paul L. A
    • Comments
    • does the U.S. military exist to protect the constitution or to trash it?
    • City, State
    • Boston, MA
    • Affiliation
    • Veterans for Peace (USMC)
  • Janet M. L
    • City, State
    • Sutton, MA
    • Affiliation
    • Concerned U.S. Citizen
  • Daniel K
    • Affiliation
    • UMass Anti-War Coalition
  • Mark A
    • Comments
    • US Army Vietnam, 1967-1968
    • City, State
    • Concord, MA
  • Carol L
    • Comments
    • Liam Madden examplifies bravery in the face of a challenge to his rights in a democracy
    • City, State
    • Auburndale, MA
    • Affiliation
    • Code Pink; VFP - Smedley Butler
  • Elizabeth B. G
    • Affiliation
    • WILPF
  • John K
    • City, State
    • Roxbury, MA
  • Brian K
    • Comments
    • Defend Antiwar Soldiers! Bring the Troops Home Now!
    • City, State
    • Cambridge, Ma
  • brenda s. e
    • City, State
    • cambridge, MA
    • Affiliation
    • retired
  • Chris P
    • City, State
    • Quincy, MA
    • Affiliation
    • Socialist Party of Boston
  • Richard R
  • Kim N
    • Comments
    • When all our soldiers, and marines, and citizens are as courageous in waging peace as they are in war, THEN will our nation rise again to shine among all nations.
    • City, State
    • Wayland, MA
    • Affiliation
    • Natick Peace Council and Vigil, Pax Christi Metrowest
  • Susan L
    • Comments
    • В
    • City, State
    • Arlington MA
    • Affiliation
    • United for Justice with Peace Coalition
  • John H
    • Comments
    • В
    • City, State
    • В
    • Affiliation
    • Greater Boston Stop the Wars Coalition