John Duncan Leads Republicans Against The War In Afghanistan
Most reports on opposition to continuing the U.S. military occupation of Afghanistan focus on the work of liberal anti-war activists. However, some Republicans who strongly oppose liberal ideas are also beginning to organize in opposition to the military mission in Afghanistan. Among their leaders is U.S. Representative John Duncan, who spoke of his opposition to the war on the floor of the House of Representatives yesterday. Duncan explained,
“Many people think that all conservatives support this war. Well, I believe that there are many millions of conservatives who do not and who want us to bring our troops home, the sooner the better. In fact, this war goes very much against traditional conservatism.
When I was in high school, I worked as a bag boy at an A&P grocery store making $1.10 an hour. I sent my first paycheck, $19 and some cents, as a contribution to the Barry Goldwater campaign. I am still one of the most conservative Members of Congress, but this war has required huge deficit spending, almost half a trillion in war and war-related costs for Afghanistan. Fiscal conservatives should be the people most upset about this.”
