[plschwartz]

"we all know" that because of Kerry's Senate testimony many VN Vets were spit at.
It this actually true or another Urban Myth like those tested on Mythbusters.
So just if you would if you were a VN Vet and spat at, or know directly from someone who was spat at could you relate what happened.
If anyone else has been spat at for no apparent reason at a public place please tell us also as this will act as a control group..The only time I remember being spat at was over a parking spot. In NYS you have toback into a parking spot. I pulled up and as I was starting to back into the spot a guy drove directly into the spot and got 2/3 of the way in. I blocked him from finishing and he yelled and screamed etc After about 3 minutes he pulled out and spat at my window as he drove by
BTW people in NYC have been shot exactly in that situation so cops will tend to interfere and ticket the car drive front in.

[angelize56]

Do "internet" spits count?

[Wet Chicken]

This happened to Davey. He mentioned it the other day

I'm sure he'll be posting his anti-Kerry message here any minute now...

Bush has spit on everyone except the rich for the last 3 years
















(runs and hides under table)

[Fidelista]

With the number of military that served in Viet-Nam---that would be a lot of spit!!!
Wonder---just how much?. >f

[plschwartz]

Originally Posted by Wet Chicken

This happened to Davey. He mentioned it the other day

I'm sure he'll be posting his anti-Kerry message here any minute now...

Bush has spit on everyone except the rich for the last 3 years

Davey
The Bird mentioned that you had posted an answer. Perhaps I had missed it or scanned it and got to this question unconscioucsly. Please repost you experience















(runs and hides under table)

[linskyjack]

When I returned from Nam, I was treated with great respect. I think the "spitting" myth is just part of the revisionist history of the religious right.

[plschwartz]

things are quiet so here is another spitting incident:

Yeshiva student apologizes to archbishop for spitting
By Amiram Barkat, Haaretz Correspondent

A yeshiva student who spat at the Armenian archbishop in Israel and at a 17th-century cross during last week's procession marking the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem's Old City has met with heads of the Armenian community and apologized for his actions, police said Sunday.
The student, Natan Zvi Rosenthal, explained that he was raised to see Christianity as idol worship, which is forbidden by the Torah. Rosenthal's rabbis from the Har Hamor Yeshiva in Jerusalem - who, along with his father, were present at the meeting - said they regretted the incident, and that they educate their students to be courteous to others. The rabbis said Rosenthal was the first of their students to be involved in such an incident.

Har Hamor is considered an elite yeshiva, one highly esteemed among the nationalist ultra-Orthodox population.

The Armenian archbishop, Nourhan Manougian, said he and his coreligionists accept the apology and that their religion commands them to forgive Rosenthal.

The police spokesman said the apology will not affect its decision on whether Rosenthal should be indicted for spitting at the procession.

The meeting took place last Thursday at the police station in the Old City, but police did not publicize it until Sunday, when the police commander in charge of holy sites, Chief Superintendent Shlomo Ra'anan, reported it to the Knesset Interior and Environment Committee.

The committee was holding an emergency meeting to discuss the harassment of Christian clergymen in Jerusalem. which had been reported in Haaretz.

Participants in the meeting, including Christian clergymen and representatives from ministries and the Jerusalem Municipality, confirmed that the problem was widespread and that incidents of harassment were not generally reported to the police.

Ra'anan said police have received only three complaints in the last few years on the issue, saying "no one expects us to have a police officer protecting every priest."

But the harassment continues: A few days ago, Stars of David were spray-painted on the entrance to the Monastery of the Cross, not far from the Knesset. The Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathedral, located near the Jerusalem police headquarters in the Russian Compound, has suffered similar vandalism.

In addition, officials at a church located near several yeshivas complained that yeshiva students were watching them through binoculars and making offensive gestures when they passed by. Churches located near Jewish areas in Mount Zion, the Jewish Quarter of the Old City and in Mea She'arim complained that neighbors had thrown garbage into their yards.

Interior and Environment Committee chairman MK Yuri Stern (National Union) said these incidents are unacceptable and stem from ignorance and stupidity. Stern, who heads the Knesset lobby for advancement of relations with Christian communities, said the content and the tone of the way in which Christianity is mentioned in schools must be changed.

The committee decided to turn to Education Minister Limor Livnat to establish a forum for Jewish and Christian clergymen, and called on police to intensify their watch on Christian sites.

[bassetman]

I heard this was an urban myth, but don't know!

[Davey7549]

Paul
What I originally typed in this empty space I removed since I felt it was unprofessional.
Since I believe in professionalism and truth I will refrain from further comment.

And your answer is yes I was spit upon my return from duty and no I do not think it is your business as to who, where, why and when!
If you wish to get answers to those questions then spend some time at veteran meetings and hall associated with veterans but first explain your reason for being there and how you believe what veterans say is just an urban myth!

Dave

[Davey7549]

As for the rest of you I really wonder why our soldiers bother protecting your freedoms!

Dave

[combsdon]

Originally Posted by Davey7549

And your answer is yes I was spit upon my return from duty and no I do not think it is your business as to who, where, why and when!Dave

....Davey I'm sorry that you had such an unfair experience.......

[combsdon]

Originally Posted by Davey7549

As for the rest of you I really wonder why our soldiers bother protecting your freedoms!

Dave

...........for the same reason(s) you and I and every other veteran did.....

[Davey7549]

You are right Don! I really should not get upset with this guys since they believe they are doing what is right.

Dave

[combsdon]

Originally Posted by Davey7549

You are right Don! I really should not get upset with this guys since they believe they are doing what is right.

Dave

.....it's still the best thing the USA has to offer.............we can agree to disagree..............

[plschwartz]

Originally Posted by Davey7549

Paul
What I originally typed in this empty space I removed since I felt it was unprofessional.
Since I believe in professionalism and truth I will refrain from further comment.

And your answer is yes I was spit upon my return from duty and no I do not think it is your business as to who, where, why and when!
If you wish to get answers to those questions then spend some time at veteran meetings and hall associated with veterans but first explain your reason for being there and how you believe what veterans say is just an urban myth!

Dave

Well God Bless you Davey