Monday, March 9, 2009

Your Call 031009 What do Winter Soldiers say to Obama's administration?

Almost six years after the invasion of Iraq, what message are the Winter Soldiers sending the new administration? On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation with a panel of Winter Soldiers. They are traveling across the country to give an accurate account of what's happening on the ground in Iraq and in Afghanistan. You can join the conversation by email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. What do Winter Soldiers think of Obama's administration? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar, and you.

Guests:
Doug Connor, a first lieutenant in the army and surgical nurse in Iraq

Jane Song, a member of Iraq Veterans against war

Carl John Davison, a 26-year-old veteran of 8 years in the military. In March of 2008 he refused to deploy to Iraq or participate in the U.S. military. He was court martialed, fined, demoted, sent to jail and discharged in September 2008.

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