Video: Gold Star Mother Debbie Lee tells off the Berkeley city council
posted at 8:54 pm on February 19, 2008 by Bryan
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Debbie Lee’s son is Marc Allen Lee. He was the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq, dying in combat in Ramadi on August 6, 2006. Like nearly all of the Gold Star Parents, Debbie Lee is not a media figure and isn’t given much time to state why she is proud of her son’s sacrifice and why she still supports the war in which he died.
She should be.
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God bless her and her son. I was moved to tears by her speech
William Amos on February 19, 2008 at 8:58 PM
I want to take that bleedin heart drum beatin hippie behind this great woman and shake the LSD out of her system. Her eye rolling and looking down and away from this poor woman is blatant disrespect in itself. It infuriates me being here in North Carolina. If I were anywher near Cali, I’d be there causiing some god damn trouble for these bastards. Forgive my language, god bless this woman and her family and god bless the USA.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 9:03 PM
BRAVO
Helloyawl on February 19, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Ditto William Amos.
mikeyboss on February 19, 2008 at 9:05 PM
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lowandslow on February 19, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Your welcome.
Karl on February 19, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Bless her, that was great! You could almost hear the contempt from those a$$holes on the city council though.
conservnut on February 19, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Thank you, Debbie Lee!
I have a feeling if the Berkely council had darts they’s have thrown them at the picture of her son. They will pay sooner or later.
SouthernGent on February 19, 2008 at 9:06 PM
This woman’s strength of charactor and conviction moved me to the tears that she no longer sheds.
Her son is a true American hero
As is his Mother.
God Bless, dear woman.
Markvike on February 19, 2008 at 9:07 PM
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 9:03 PM
:-) Ya know, I was watching her and thinking to myself that I must not draw conclusions about this woman based on how she looks, but darn it, that woman fits every single farking sterotype of what I’d expect to run into on a Berkley street corner….
So busy was I not judging her by her appearance, that I missed the eye-rolling and such. As I looked again, it seemed she reached towards this mother after she was finished speaking. I hope this Gold Star Mother was able to sanitize soon after…
God Bless her and her family.
dish on February 19, 2008 at 9:08 PM
http://brettsconstitution.blogspot.com/2008/02/constitution-and-berkeley.html
radjah shelduck on February 19, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Too bad this will bounce right off the thick hides of the Berkeley City Council, who hate America, but not enough that they won’t seek elected office.
BKennedy on February 19, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Buck Ferkeley!
Gatordoug on February 19, 2008 at 9:09 PM
What a wonderful woman. Just her being in the same room as those creeps on the Berkeley City council is a huge contrast. God bless her, her sons, and our troops.
indythinker on February 19, 2008 at 9:11 PM
Where is the AAAarnold during this? Has he issued any statement? Can he as governor do anything about helping the Marines? CAN THE MARINES SEND THEIR OWN SECURITY TO PROTECT THE CENTER SINCE THE COPS ARE GUTLESS? PUT A DAMN BATTALION IN FRONT OF THE DOOR WITH M-16′S LOCKED AND LOADED!
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 9:11 PM
This truely a GREAT COUNTRY!
dmann on February 19, 2008 at 9:13 PM
How ’bout a 21 gun salute in honor of absolute moral authority…
scatbug on February 19, 2008 at 9:13 PM
Wow. Nice speech.
Jaibones on February 19, 2008 at 9:14 PM
dowt…This is truly a GREAT COUNTRY!
dmann on February 19, 2008 at 9:15 PM
Watch the video with no sound, and the disrespect that is displayed here is disgusting.
I will add my sentiments too – God bless that woman for walking in there and facing them, and God bless her son.
CrimsonFisted on February 19, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Bryan, I am about broke as a f’n joke right now. If there is anything I can do as far as giving my last couple hundred bucks to their organization on the ground, just provide the link please.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 9:18 PM
One woman standing against a mob. You can see why her son was a SEAL.
TroubledMonkey on February 19, 2008 at 9:21 PM
*stands and applauds wildly*
Midas on February 19, 2008 at 9:21 PM
I wish I had half the nerve and character of this fine woman and her family. Words just fail me.
VolMagic on February 19, 2008 at 9:23 PM
God bless that woman. Wow.
CP on February 19, 2008 at 9:24 PM
One woman standing against a mob. You can see why her son was a SEAL.
TroubledMonkey on February 19, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Nice.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Gave so much….still offering more. God bless your son, and God bless you Debbie Lee.
Limerick on February 19, 2008 at 9:26 PM
There is good, and there is bad. The video provided both.
Entelechy on February 19, 2008 at 9:29 PM
God, I love this country and the people in it.
bour3 on February 19, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Wow, her calm delivery belies the conviction in her heart. Debbie Lee is a true American, standing in the lion’s den, defying the haters. Truly, the Holy Spirit is with her. May God Bless you and strengthen you, Debbie. Our country owes you, we are in your debt.
Zorro on February 19, 2008 at 9:35 PM
McCain/Debbie Lee 08′ Ticket
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 9:36 PM
tballard on February 19, 2008 at 9:39 PM
OK, let’s try this again – the link commands don’t seem to be working for me.
For THE CHOSEN ONE:
http://www.moveamericaforward.com
tballard on February 19, 2008 at 9:41 PM
tballard on February 19, 2008 at 9:41 PM
You rock.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Are people heckling her???????
antoniojvr on February 19, 2008 at 9:49 PM
I owe Debbie a beer.
Mazztek on February 19, 2008 at 9:50 PM
It’s kind of cool watching a city of protesters being protested.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 9:51 PM
*salutes*
Yakko77 on February 19, 2008 at 9:52 PM
I want to know what the councils response was.
Righteous indignant I suppose. On deaf ears the message lands.
God bless her sons, her family, and the rest of the military and their families. And may God Damn Berkeley!
Kini on February 19, 2008 at 9:54 PM
*bows head*
Debbie…your son is a hero…and you totally rock.
Take that you worthless America-hating leeches!!! Despite your immature eye-rolling and disgusting looks I know it had to hurt to be on the receiving end for once.
Dark-Star on February 19, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Stupid question I know…
Why does the press give Cindy an AMA card and Debbie Lee does not?
Winner of the thread.
F15Mech on February 19, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Having seen the entrance-blocking on video,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scXXs4_2Ako&feature=related
Man to officer: “You’re being neutral and letting them violate the law. Is that your function?”
The pitiable, clearly ashamed officer: “No, it’s not our function.”
I rhetorically wonder what the police chief is doing about his officers’ inaction, since his online message to readers states, “As Police Chief, I expect our employees to enforce the law as well; and to do so within the guidelines set by our community. This includes completing solid investigations, issuing citations, and making arrests.”
The phone number for the chief is 510-981-5900.
The phone number for the city council is 510-981-6900.
AmericanDad on February 19, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Rock on Momma! Oorah!
TheSitRep on February 19, 2008 at 10:19 PM
What is with the police in that town? Am I wrong, or isn’t it true that generally a hefty percentage of law enforcement officials have been in the military? I mean, don’t they get called “pigs,” all the time by the a**-hats? What’s with these guys? Are they all P[C]-whipped?
smellthecoffee on February 19, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Wow! I just wish that had the courage and the intestinal fortitude of Debbie Lee. It is easy to see where her sons got the courage and patriotism to do what they have done for our country. Mrs. Lee, you are not alone.
God Bless the Lee family.
d1carter on February 19, 2008 at 10:21 PM
You can see where her son got his courage and strength. Gold Star indeed.
And:
Agreed. Those Eve-Ensler-invoking-far-past-their-prime-and-utterly-useless-harpies are a shame on this nation.
Montana on February 19, 2008 at 10:33 PM
What a great, strong woman. God bless her.
4shoes on February 19, 2008 at 10:33 PM
May God bless Debbie Lee and her son. I can see where he got his strength and patriotism.
Seeing those gutless burnouts who have turned Berkeley into a sanctuary city for lunatics and traitors sitting there like zombies after she spoke enrages me.
I would encourage Sen. DeMint to amend his bill to include a solid barrier around Berkeley so that the foul virus that thrives there can’t spread any more than it has.
MrScribbler on February 19, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Wow. Thank God we have women like this brave, strong and proud mother.
David in ATL on February 19, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Michelle Obama: Not proud of America in 26 years.
Me: Proud of America every day because of patriots like this.
gmbdds on February 19, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Bryan and Allapundhit,
I’m ashamed of myself. I spend countless hours arguing with the people I love most. I even antagonize folks who care just as much or more about this country. I am sorry for being a prick. These folks need my and your help. I am done.
Whatever I can do, just say so.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 10:50 PM
God bless Ms. Lee and her son’s for what they have given to this great country. I don’t have to wait for Obama to become president, I am and have been proud of the United States of America as long as I have lived. I refuse to allow the liberals and Berkley hippies to cast any shadow on our military men and woman. This country needs change, change that takes it back and puts it in the hands of people who love this land and all that it has stood for and still stands for! God Bless America, land of the free and home of the brave!
trs on February 19, 2008 at 10:52 PM
I would like to contribute to that effort, too.
cjs1943 on February 19, 2008 at 10:54 PM
I also apologize to our troops. I believe in the cause. However, I do not have the grapefruits to join you yet. I turned 35 tonight at 6:23. I don’t know why I feel more because I’ve sucked down a bottle or Red Tail, but it is so. People have said if you believe in it so much, why not enlist? I’m real close. I’m sorry for being a Romenee phony.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 10:59 PM
I love her. She is so strong and dignified. That is one of the main things about Code Pink that drives me a little crazy: they are so undignified. And there is something dehumanizing about their lack of dignity. I always feel that they are working out some terrible demons from their past so that I can’t take seriously anything they say about the real world. But this lady is from a different world. A world where people care about and respect each other and are not mired in projection.
Whoever has caused the Berkeley police to take a dive should be investigated by the local DA. If he won’t do it they should all be investigated by the state AG. If he won’t do his duty the whole lot of them should be dealt with by the US AG and/or the FBI.
snaggletoothie on February 19, 2008 at 11:05 PM
SouthernGent
there are not enough words to thank that woman or any other Gold Star parents
Nascar70 on February 19, 2008 at 11:07 PM
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 10:59 PM
There are many ways to serve this wonderful place we live w/o having to lace-up/ship-out/kill’m all. Guilt is always the worst motivator, be honest to yourself, never compromise your core values and always fight the good fight. Truth is the most powerful weapon in any conflict and as such will always prevail!
dmann on February 19, 2008 at 11:12 PM
I can promise our troops this. I’ll NEVER talk about what should be done again like I was appointed Sec. of Defense. After seeing that brave american Mrs. Lee show her strength under fire amongst the cowardly deadheads, humble pie will be on my menu for life.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 19, 2008 at 11:28 PM
I’d like Mrs. B. Hussein Obama to tell this wonderful lady that explain why she’s never been proud of her country before a bunch of rubes bought into Barack’s empty “hope” speeches.
I wake up every day thanking God and being proud that I live in the greatest country in the world.
It’s because of the sacrifice of brave soldiers like Marc Allen Lee that make that possible.
bigred on February 19, 2008 at 11:39 PM
God bless her and her family.
I have been thinking about this. What the federal government needs to do is to use eminent domain to take half a block of downtown Berkley for the purposes of a federal building that would house recruiting offices amoung other things. This building would be federal property and could be defended by federal officers, who would have the right to remove and jail trespassers. If they design the entrances correctly you wouldn’t be able to chain yourselves to it and prevent entry without trespassing on federal property.
Buford on February 19, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Buford on February 19, 2008 at 11:42 PM
More fun…..AH-1 Cobras @ 03:00 low and slow loitering over Berklestian let them hear and feel FREEDOM in action!
dmann on February 19, 2008 at 11:52 PM
What was that noise I heard in the background? Was she being heckled by the crowd while she was giving her speech?
Dave Shay on February 19, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Training don’t ya know…counter insurgency…heheeee!!!!!!
dmann on February 19, 2008 at 11:56 PM
To all the other folks there who weren’t recognized. We only saw Mrs. Lee, but to the others who braved the drum circle, I thank you. I so wish I could be there. I so wish I could root for you and your boyz who didn’t come home. I’m sorry my screaming has been for not. I won’t let my anger ever loose focus of your loss. I’m sorry.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 20, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A moving speech Mrs. Lee and I thank you.
The policemen/women in berzerkeley probably have orders from their employers (mayor, the city council, etc.), to allow code pink and the other Stalinist’s to break the laws that they are breaking or else loose their jobs. A person does not remain employed by going against the wishes of their employers.
PrettyD_Vicious on February 20, 2008 at 12:20 AM
God bless Debbie Lee, and her family.
Bladerunner1701 on February 20, 2008 at 12:23 AM
Run for President Mrs. Lee, you have my vote.
Conservative Voice on February 20, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Ditto.
As for the freaks on the council, they are the types who like groupthink, and are incredibly brave when within the group. Once their exposed, they start running for the tall grass.
As for Debbie Lee, one of the council thugs said she had whatever minutes to speak. She took the time alloted, then stopped. She should have ended when she was done, and then demanded from each member what their personal response was…particularly to her previous efforts at contacting them.
…so much for responding to their constituents concerns.
91Veteran on February 20, 2008 at 1:28 AM
Truth to power…leave them to their shame, if they have any, Mrs. Lee. God bless you and your sons, and all who, to quote The Great Emancipator, have laid the ultimate sacrifice at the alter of freedom.
Gold Star Moms are strong women who’ve sacrificed more than should, in a perfect world, be asked of any person, that of their own children.
Code Pink are pathetic wretches who callously exercise the rights paid for with the blood of someone else’s children.
Two groups who exemplify the two distinct types of people that live in this world: those who give and do so selflessly, and those who take, and do so without gratitude nor humillity.
I believe the latter are what you could call parasites.
SuperCool on February 20, 2008 at 1:58 AM
Navy Seal..
Heroes
The good guys.
Chakra Hammer on February 20, 2008 at 2:00 AM
Navy Seals
Heroes.
The Good Guys
Chakra Hammer on February 20, 2008 at 2:02 AM
RIGHT ON! Mrs. Lee
and thank you for your sacrifice.
Topsecretk9 on February 20, 2008 at 2:31 AM
Darn! You said it first. That’s what I was thinking as the video was playing.
How much air time will she get on the morning news shows?
Captain Scarlet on February 20, 2008 at 4:33 AM
You know, it hurts to hear her speak, because it should never have had to be said.
Shy Guy on February 20, 2008 at 6:17 AM
God Bless you Debbie! Thank you for the great sacrifice of your family. It is because of people like you and your sons that we are free.
USBB on February 20, 2008 at 7:00 AM
Debbie Lee is my hero! I loved what she did here, what should have been done a long time ago, namely put the Berkeley City Council in their place. I personally hope she shamed every single one of those gutless bastards!
pilamaye on February 20, 2008 at 7:23 AM
Ten years in law enforcement tell me that the Chief probably ordered the inaction. Still, it was rather gutless not to go against an order forbidding him from upholding his oath as an officer.
srhoades on February 20, 2008 at 9:10 AM
God Bless Debbie. And God Bless forums like HotAir. If there were any mothers standing up against the Kerry’s and Fonda’s of the 60’s, the MSM made sure we never heard from them.
Rod on February 20, 2008 at 9:37 AM
The “Next Please” comment by the mayor/chairman at the end made me want to b!tch slap them. As if they were totally un-moved by the whole speach. Thank you Debbie Lee.
brtex on February 20, 2008 at 9:45 AM
You can see why her son was such a great American…she is proud of her son, well you can bet her son honored her…something the council would not be able to comprehend.
right2bright on February 20, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Wade on February 20, 2008 at 10:25 AM
God Bless her and her family. The only thing that might have made this better, would be a couple dozen Marines in dress blues, silently standing with her in support. Sweeeet!
kcd on February 20, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Speaking of Hanoi Jane, I still giggle every time I think about that Vet who went to her book signing a year or so back. He waited patiently until his turn, then spit right in her face!! She deserved that and more!
kcd on February 20, 2008 at 10:29 AM
You know, the more the Bezerkley shit happens, the more insulted and hurt our Military men become. I would not be suprised to see a couple of them go “Rambo” on these people. After all, Rambo just wanted something to eat.
kcd on February 20, 2008 at 10:34 AM
This link is fitting here….
http://www.managedmusic.com/Music/PlayBeforeYouGo.php
Takes a while to load but definitely worth it. I’m on dial-up in Iraq and it took about 3 minutes.
JetBlast on February 20, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Debbie and Marc Allen Lee are heros of mine.
oakpack on February 20, 2008 at 1:33 PM
Can someone at Hot Air please update us on the status of the Demint Bill to rescind federal funds for Berkeley and give them to the USMC. Regardless of what actions their city council takes, they need to be punished.
As for Mrs. Lee, you Ma’am are a Lady!
Bubba Redneck on February 20, 2008 at 2:57 PM
Bad @$$ woman.
Black Adam on February 20, 2008 at 3:16 PM
It was fun watching the old lady hippie on the left side be disgusted by everything this fine mother said.
The name doesn’t belong anywhere near this brave woman, but Cindy Sheehan is rolling over in whatever unmarked communist grave she is digging for herself.
Grafted on February 20, 2008 at 3:31 PM
Loved it, how can we get a list of the big Corp.’s that do business in Berkley so we can write them and protest………
ahkjr33 on February 20, 2008 at 3:44 PM
Does anyone know why the Governor of California has not issued an edict commanding Berkeley to rescind their order and leave the Marines alone?
Why hasn’t the Governor sent in the State Police to ensure the safety and freedom of the US Marine Recruiters, their clients, and their office, as well as the liberties of those who support them, but whose civil rights are violated by the city of Berkeley in favoring Code Pink, and allowing Code Pink to impede Marine supporters’ legally granted right of assembly, blocking their demonstration, while the Berkeley Police department stood around and did nothing to enforce the law?
If the Berkeley police refuse to enforce the law and protect the rights of ALL citizens under the law, not just leftists-fifth columnists, like Code Pink, then the California State Police can enforce the law, arrest any Berkeley Police who are violating the laws or infringing upon the civil rights of non-leftists, non-Code Pink individuals.
Furthermore, if Berkeley wishes to be bullies about it and resist State Police action, the State Guard can be called in to quell their foolishness. I doubt that the Berkeley Police have enough fight in them to take on the California State Police AND the California Stage Guard.
Justice For All, not merely for Berkeley California’s hippie LSD, Code Pink crowd.
That’s my opinion, and I’m stikin’ to it!
William2006 on February 20, 2008 at 5:12 PM
The MAGGOT aging Hippies had to sit there and listen to this wonderful patriot’s words. I bet it seared their eardrums.
I HOPE it seared their eardrums.
Rest in peace Marc Allen Lee. Thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrafice to your fellow Seals and to this nation. Your Mother will carry on your mission now. And we will back her up.
GOD Bless Mrs Lee and America.
44Magnum on February 20, 2008 at 6:24 PM
Can someone at Hot Air please update us on the status of the Demint Bill to rescind federal funds for Berkeley and give them to the USMC. Regardless of what actions their city council takes, they need to be punished.
As for Mrs. Lee, you Ma’am are a Lady!
Bubba Redneck on February 20, 2008 at 2:57 PM
Blocked by Reid in the Senate.
44Magnum on February 20, 2008 at 6:25 PM
Spanky/Lee ‘08 (or, Lee/Spanky)
Seems like when I begin to despair for our great country HA finds these diamonds.
Most have already said the kind words that need to be said. “Thank you” seems inadequate, but–
Thank you, Mrs. Lee for the sacrifices you’ve made for us.
davidk on February 20, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Remember what Reagan did to these people in May of 1969: call out the national guard.
The BPD could not handle hippies then, just as they cannot now.
petit bourgeois on February 20, 2008 at 9:23 PM
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