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Quakers On Pacifism

It is not “P. C.” to be anti-war, Or to refuse to stuff one’s face with meat. Quakers are not pacifists anymore By definition. It’s not like before. These things are individual. We can cheat. It is not “P. C.” to be anti-war. We cannot break an invisible law. We rubbed it out, you see. I should repeat: Quakers are not pacifists anymore. Some are. Some aren’t. There’s nothing we stand for. We can have bacon, toast or Shredded Wheat. It is not “P. C.” to be anti-war – To be vegetarian, vegan or In any way, restrict what one may eat. Quakers are not pacifists anymore. This, Friends, is the conclusion we must draw – Won’t vote on this; we might just face defeat: It is not “P. C.” to be anti-war. Quakers are not pacifists anymore.

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Date: 8/17/2011 7:57:00 AM
I like this poem. I'm not a vegetarian nor am I for war. Tony
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