His words ring just as true today as they did exactly forty years ago.
(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)
MLK Poster by Robbie Conal Where were you when you heard Martin had been shot?
The following is a short chapter from the novel Greetings: by Greg Giacona, a free ebook on this site. Two young soldiers on their way to Vietnam hear the news:Chapter 4: The Silver Fox in Washington, DC April 4, 1968
Dwane and Rick sat at a table with a good view of the stage. The Silver Fox always put boys in uniform up front to promote the illusion that the strip joint provided a vital patriotic service: entertaining American kids on their way to war. The young soldiers also drew attention away from the lobbyists, corporate lawyers, and other DC scum-sucking bottom-feeders who were making deals with the political elite in the dark back booths.
Not bad. What do you think, Tex?
Some mighty pretty ladies, Pardner.
I still can’t believe we’re sitting here in paradise after you started that riot with those hippie boys in the Rec Room. I figured the Army would cancel our R&R for sure… maybe even throw our butts in the stockade. But like the draftees say… ‘What’s the worst Uncle Sam can do to us now? Send us to Vietnam?’ We got a free pass, Tex. Hell, we could probably get away with just about anything right now. Want to rob a bank this afternoon?
No, thanks. We’ll be in a combat zone in a month, so the last thing I want to do is get shot in DC today.
You’re right, Tex. Did you enjoy your visit to the White House this morning?
Yep, glad I finally got a gander…always loved history class.
The majestic size and beauty of the building, and the thought of standing on hallowed ground where great Presidents lived and made historic decisions deeply impressed Dwane.
A handful of protesters broke the spell, however, waving their stupid signs and chanting simple-minded jingles like Hey, hey, LBJ, how many kids did you kill today? Read more
Published by Greg at 09:55 PM on July 30, 2005