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Protest Leads To War

"About 200 years ago there
was emerging a great nation in
the British Empire and it found
itself with a colony in violent
protest by its youth–men such
as Patrick Henry, Thomas
Jefferson, Madison, and
Monroe. Their protests fell on
deaf ears and finally led to war.
If we read history, it clearly
shows that youth in its protests
must be heard."

Mr. Hickel said the
Administration seemed "to
lack appropriate concern for
youthful complaints." "I
believe we are in error if we set
out consciously to alienate
those who could be our
friends."