Debra Sweet | October 7, 2023
Joe and Will, speakers for We Are Not Your Soldiers were interviewed on the Free Thought Project podcast this week. We thought you’d like to hear the discussion:
October 2, 2023
LISTEN: Podcast — We Are Not Your Soldiers — Dismantling the Military Industrial Complex by Dismantling Their Military
Here’s what the Project has to say:
“On this episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, join hosts Matt and
Don as they engage in a deeply enlightening conversation with veterans
Will Griffin and Joe Urgo, driving forces behind “We Are Not Your
Soldiers.” This organization boldly stands as a counter-narrative to the
enticing pitches of military recruiters. Through the lens of their own
profound transformations, Will and Joe unfold their mission of
journeying into schools, aiming to dissuade the youth from the path of
military enlistment.
This episode delves into the heart-wrenching statistics of high
veteran and military suicide rates, spotlighting the dire need for
introspection and change within the system. While Will and Joe lean
toward socialism as a potential route forward, the commonality is clear:
an urgent need to address and redefine the massive military-industrial
complex. Demonstrating the beauty of constructive dialogue, this episode
underscores the importance of coming together, sharing perspectives,
and coalescing around solutions, irrespective of differing ideologies.Follow and support their work here: https://www.wearenotyoursoldiers.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearenotyoursoldiers
Read more about Joe Urgo and Will Griffin.
The week of October 16, we return to visiting schools and colleges primarily in the NYC metropolitan area in person. We also have a number of remote visits coming up too. Stay tuned for reports!
A big thank you to all who make this possible by recommendations to educators, your financial contributions and by providing housing to the veterans when they’re on the road!
