Youth Radio - Latinos in the Military

“It was a rainy day, but the chants and the drums were loud. Voices bellowed in unison, “No War! No War!” Fists were raised and signs waved in the air. In Chicago, like other parts of the country, high school and college students walked out in protest against the war with Iraq. I was among the thousands of college students who participated.

Earlier in the day, I called my mother to tell her what I would be doing.

My mother, who has always felt that I am too politically involved, said, “Are you crazy? Don’t you remember that you have a cousin in the military? Don’t you want to support him?” After taking a deep breath, I answered, “I do support him. However, I don’t support the war.” Feeling flustered, I hung up and went outside to march with the masses. As the crowds grew, I noticed the reflection of placards and faces in the black marble of the city’s skyscrapers. My mind wandered to another rainy day a few years ago.”

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