Anacortes American 6/18/2008

Protesters’ vulgar lyrics disgusting
Although I now live in Bellingham, I have always loved my home town of Anacortes where I was raised and went to school. I often come back and visit friends and family.

Attending the Anacortes Waterfront Festival on Sunday afternoon, we walked to the corner of 12th Street and Commercial Avenue to cross at the street light. While waiting on the southwest corner for the light to change, we found ourselves among war protesters.

To see some of the protesters stepping on the American flag, which was displayed upside down was bad enough, but we were subject to extremely loud music with vulgar lyrics singing. We were repulsed, shocked and angry.

A woman waiting to cross with three children was trying to cover their ears to keep them from hearing the disgusting lyrics. Shame is on fellow war protesters, who endorse these lewd lyrics that accompany their messages. This is a direct reflection on the other protesters — “Show me your friends and it will show me who your are.”

When we arrived on the opposite corner, it was a pleasure to pass by the troop supporters who carried their American flags with dignity and respect. However, we could still hear this filth in other songs for blocks away. No one should ever walk the streets of Anacortes and be assaulted by sordid lyrics to music.

Shame also on Anacortes for allowing public obscenities. Anacortes Arts Festival visitors beware!
Gayle Babcock
Bellingham