February 21, 2007

Michael Fisher

Because of the complicated political strategy unfolding on Capitol Hill, many states have decided to come to the aid of our troops being used as bait by the Bush Administration. Some State Houses are starting to consider their own resolutions to end U.S. involvement in the Iraq civil war.

This past week, Vermont became the first state in the Union where both legislative houses passed resolutions calling for the forthcoming and orderly withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. It shouldn't be lost on anyone that Vermont "has lost more soldiers per capita than any other state in the nation."

State Representative Michael Fisher led the effort to save Vermont men and women in uniform from being put in harm's way for an undefined mission and delusional pursuit of an undetermined victory. Fisher put the lives of his fellow Vermonters in uniform at the top of his state’s legislative agenda.

"I really do believe we can have full respect and support for our troops and at the same time speak out against the policy that led to this war and keeps this war going," Fisher said.

In fact, there is no higher regard for our GIs than saving them from the politically motivated mania of a rogue regime sitting in the White House.

For his compassion and his conviction, Michael Fisher -- State Representative from Lincoln, Vermont -- is awarded our BuzzFlash Wings of Justice Award.

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Nominated by: Kristin Blanchette of Monkton, VT

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