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Zachary Moon Bringing Peace to Soldiers Z Moon, the myth of the antiwar movement spitting on soldiers...This talk perpetuates the myth that the peace movement of my generation mistreated the returning vets. That is simply not true. The US military turned their backs on them, from the VA hospitals to the streets where they were broken and forgotten by many, other than the peace movement who were the ones picking them up and feeding them in the parks and back alleyways. VETS WERE NOT SPIT ON in any great numbers, if ever there was one instance proven to be more than a repeated story, never verified. I know… I was there. They are not our soldiers. They are not “serving” us. They are victims, who are lied to and serve Halliburton, Lockheed, and the other untaxable agents of the military industrial complex which has stolen democracy from the American people and many nations around the world. I would no more thank these poor ones for serving the cause of war and oppression than I would thank the criminals I work with, as a curator in the Museum of the American Gangster. I listen to gangsters, tell their story, contextualize and even have close friendships who have been violent criminals. But, I have not once thanked them for their “service.” There is a huge gap between calling someone a baby killer and thanking them for the “service” of being a gunman who has raped innocent nations which have never threatened our families or nation. We can tender to them, feed them spiritually, but to thank them is an act of pure hypocrisy or simple misunderstanding of the role of the military. Joining the army and putting on a uniform is antithetical to the cause of liberty, the cause of peace. The old chestnut of changing the world by being a part of the system, when the system is purely evil is just foolish. There is a wonderful film, about a teacher to joins the SS to keep his job… and in the end, begins down that slope of accommodation to evil… the film is called “Good”. I highly recommend it. One cannot become part of an evil system to change it from within. Any one who joins the military for reasons of integrity is mistaken, pure and simple. The purpose for the US army is to conduct illegal wars of aggression. We go into other nations and kill for the profit of the ones who have destroyed this nation at its core. One can engage in conversations with respect without accepting the lie that the US military is nothing more than a criminal gang. I was more than shocked that the interviewer did not challenge the myth that the anti-war movement spit on soldiers. This interview turned the issue into a black and white issue. There is a broad middle ground of standing apart from war, shunning the army, and loving the soldier and helping to bring her or him to an understanding in the same way we help to lead young people out of street gangs. We don't join street gangs to help crips and bloods. The young gang members believe they are in the service of their families and communities. That does not give a color of integrity to the wrongs they commit in the error of their allegiance. Lorcan Otway (not verified)
Santwana Dasgupta On the Ground in Afghanistan - Santwana Dasgupta nice ideasit is very nice ideas have to share with us tinaesss (not verified)
Carolyn Carter Ozark Timber cultural experienceThank you Joel Kroenke for suggesting Carolyn Carter for this program. Thank you Mark for your interest and pursuit in doing the interview. Listening to Carolyn's stories, hearing the lyrics to her songs, and her clear, soulful, unforgettable voice is truly a cultural experience that we wouldn't have wanted to miss. Blessings to you for sharing it with so many people via your program. Kroening Family (not verified)
Carolyn Carter Ozark Timber Carolyn Carter is the real dealI had the honor of playing music with Carolyn and I have to say she is the real deal. Thank you so much for this show. Hearing her voice and stories again brings me back to one of the most amazing moments in my life. She is an amazing songwriter and one of the most humble people I have ever met and what an amazing voice and spokeswoman for her community. An incredibly giving woman. Northern Spirit Radio - my new spiritual friend. Thank you Mr. Helpsmeet! John P Higgins (not verified)
George Kao Our Highest Work - Healthy Money & Joyful Livelihood It's an honorIt's an honor to be on your show, Mark! I enjoyed our conversation very much. Thanks for allowing me to share about my spirituality. George Kao (not verified)
photo of Julie holding guitar and smiling Julie (Hecksel) Patchouli's Song of the Soul HiCool my names sarah 2 but i spell it better. Sara (not verified)
Placeholder Image Helene Pollock's Song of the Soul This was a very interestingThis was a very interesting program. I enjoyed the variety of songs that gave me a variety of feelings. It was especially good for me to hear popular songs such as "Fake Plastic Trees" analyzed in a spiritual sense. Claire Fawcett (not verified)
James Kilgore USA Jail Fever Kilgore on Mass IncarcerationThis is a concise, fast-forward laying out of the problem. He goes further than others to point out the sources of the problem, including the over all stigmatization of those with a record. Helpful was the history of having our police be the answer to more and more public health problems, e.g., police in schools, the New York City jail being the largest "mental health" facility in our nation. Excellent interview! Mark Ruddy (not verified)
photo of Julie holding guitar and smiling Julie (Hecksel) Patchouli's Song of the Soul SmileCool!!!!!!! Luv Patchouli! Happy to find Bruce's too! Great interview. I smiled Sarah (not verified)
Sherry Minnick Drawing on the Well of Music Really enjoyedReally enjoyed the interview and the music. I was very fortunate to see my cousin, Sherry, in Wisconsin this summer. Lois Kichefski… (not verified)