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| UAW leader eats crow, lets Marines park |
| 2005-03-15 |
| "I have reconsidered and reversed my decision not to allow Marine reservists to park non-union made vehicles or vehicles displaying Bush stickers at Solidarity House on weekends. Some people may have thought my orginal decision reflected a lack of support for the Marine Corps and the service of Marine reservists. That certainly was not my intention. Having served in the Marine Corps Reserves myself, I fully appreciate the sacrifices and contributions made by America's reservists, National Guard members and active duty military personnel and their families. "That said, I made the wrong call on the parking issue, and I have notified the Marine Corps that all reservists are welcome to park at Solidarity House as they have for the past 10 years. I regret that the controversy over this decision has overshadowed the many good things the UAW and our members are doing to support and express our appreciation to America's service men and women and veterans." |
| Posted by:mom |
| #10 Would the UAW be donating money and labor for wounded vets who drive foreign cars or who display pro-Bush stickers? I rather doubt it. |
| Posted by: gromky 2005-03-15 9:02:13 PM |
| #9 I dunno, mojo. Many comments on the Detroit-area blogs weren't exactly critical of the original decision (and not because the banned cars were made elsewhere). |
| Posted by: Pappy 2005-03-15 12:58:41 PM |
| #8 mojo - I think you got the truth of it... |
| Posted by: BigEd 2005-03-15 12:42:47 PM |
| #7 and I have notified the Marine Corps that all reservists are welcome to park at Solidarity House as they have for the past 10 years. And after two weeks time, when the negative press has finally died down, their cars will all be vandalized to varying degrees. Thugs, pure and simple. |
| Posted by: Raj 2005-03-15 12:20:31 PM |
| #6 They'be been donating money and labor for recuperation houses for wounded vets IIRC, as well. Still doesn't excuse the guy's (or the UAW's) behavior. |
| Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2005-03-15 10:24:05 AM |
| #5 I think maybe the rank and file had some choice words for him... |
| Posted by: mojo 2005-03-15 10:14:54 AM |
| #4 They'be been donating money and labor for recuperation houses for wounded vets IIRC, as well. |
| Posted by: Crirong Chomble5991 2005-03-15 9:53:01 AM |
| #3 "..the many good things the UAW and our members are doing to support and express our appreciation to Americaâs service men and women and veterans.â Oooooh, allowing usage of a parking lot by vets and members of the military....such a display of appreciation and support by the UAW! Union jerks. |
| Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2005-03-15 1:39:52 AM |
| #2 None of this changes the crappyness of the original act. There isn't any redemption for the UAW. |
| Posted by: Sock Puppet 0â Doom 2005-03-15 12:21:22 AM |
| #1 That said, I still don't think I would trust that foreign marque or Bush-stickered cars would be safe in the UAW lot. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2005-03-15 12:11:25 AM |