New York City will not host a parade to honor Iraq war veterans — even though the nation’s largest city has previously hosted parades honoring United American Muslim Day.
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on WOR Radio that military officials raised objections to a possible parade and “think a parade would be premature while we still have so many troops in harm’s way around the world.”
Bloomberg said the Pentagon “made it clear” to the city “they do not think a parade is appropriate now.”
However, in December, the Pentagon seemed to suggest it was New York City’s decision — noting that the city had yet to make a formal proposal for a parade, according to the Associated Press.
The Big Apple hosts a number of parades annually — honoring everything from Gay Pride to Muslim Day.
Meanwhile, as many as 100,000 people turned out to celebrate Iraq War veterans in St. Louis — believed to be the first big welcome-home for veterans.
Some 600 veterans walked along downtown streets as people clapped, cheered and waved American flags. The Associated Press reported that a number of the troops were wiping away tears.
The parade also featured fire trucks, marching bands and even the Budweiser Clydesdales.
But sadly — in New York City — there will be no parade.
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That's a bunch of liberals for ya.
This is what happens when Liberals are in power.
I completely agree. I can't believe that the mayor would listen to the military leaders and accept their recommendation. He should just do what we want. And to think that they let the G A Y have a parade. Back in the day, we used to lock them up instead of letting them walk around with a bunch of banners making me angry.
I completely agree. I can't believe that the mayor would listen to the military leaders and accept their recommendation. He should just do what we want. And to think that they let the G A Y have a parade. Back in the day, we used to lock them up instead of letting them walk around with a bunch of banners making me angry.
Erik Jensen, yes, we should just do what you want.
Tim Gale sorry, look up Poe's law. I just found it incredibly ironic that the self-proclaimed patriots on the right would want to go against the recommendations of the military on this issue. I also found it incredibly annoying that the article would mention the fact that there are G A Y and Muslim parades, as if that had any relevance to this "issue". The only point of mentioning those things was to inflame people here as there is so much bigotry against those groups.
I agree that it would be premature…usually parades are the begining or end of somthing. A celebration of victory and honor.
Well if its Premature–Then it can't be to early to start planning a big parade to include NJ and Pa. all in NY! How about that Bloomberg?
Our Military Men and Women will never feel complete relief from the devastating mental and physical effects They have encountered to protect Our Freedom – This Dam War will never end until WE Beat these SOB's-but this will probably hampered by the likes Of Obama's Occupiers and Democrats friends.I Hope OUR COUNTRY survives until the next election.
just to show you that they care more for muslims than our military.
we should have a parade anyway. they let occupiers do whatever.
Since We can't get the Bloom bergs of the left to recognize OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN-THE 4TH OF JULY ACROSS THE UNITED STATES CAN FACILITATE PARADES FOR OUR MILITARY Men and Women of THOSE WHO ARE Presently or HAVE Served protecting OUR NATION.The Obama s won't be needed-go play golf or take another trip on the Citizens Dime.
I just don't understand…….
The Mayor doesn't want to insult, inconvenience, or distract any attention away from his occupy wall street friends.
The Mayor doesn't want to insult, inconvenience, or distract any attention away from his occupy wall street friends.