Like I said, dissent is necessary in a democratic society. Otherwise we are all like you accuse Republicans of being in lockstep with George Bush. We'd be in lockstep with everything our government told us. We'd no longer be individuals but a herd with one leader.

I have nothing against anti-protests, if they are percipitated by the individuals involved. What I am against is when large partisan organizations equip and otherwise assist in those demonstrations. Professional logistics should not be necessary when people decide they are either for or against any political issue.

And make no mistake about it, war is a political issue. Always has been, always will be.