Iran From Rising Anti-War Sentiment In Olathe

Agree or disagree . . . 

TKC always thinks its important to acknowledge the words, advice and perspective of local combat veterans in order to inform our own perspectives. 

And so . . .

This bit of suburban blogging is noteworthy as voters move forward with more "complicated" views of how international politics might hit home . . .  

Councilmember Dean Vakas, who is a U.S. Army combat veteran, said his remarks condemning the ongoing war in Iran were a tribute to the fallen, not about politics.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Half the crowd thanked him, but the American Legion apologized. Why an Olathe vet’s Memorial Day speech sparked debate

Dean Vakas condemned the United States' war in Iran during his speech at the American Legion Post 153's Memorial Day celebration.

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