Common Ground: Students were encouraged to find common ground between their two interviewees. Informal polling of students before collection of data and more formal polling the following semester (see numeracy lesson) suggested that student perception of veterans and peace activists did not foresee much common ground. This section contains groupings of video clips that emphasize common ground, as well as student reflections on common ground based on knowledge gained from their interviews.

“War is not like you see in the John Wayne flicks.” –James Perby int. by Tajinder S.

“Even though they might offer you money for college and other befits, sooner or later you’re going to have to look in the mirror and see what you are doing.” –James Perby int. by Tajinder S.

“Bravery does not entail suppression of emotions, it simply entails defiance of them.”

“Young man, what are you objecting to?”
-Frances Crowe, Peace Activist

“We gave the anti war protesters the ability to speak their peace so everybody has their say. If they were in Vietnam they would be shot”
-Veteran Steve Zuchowski, int. by Alex H.

"My interviewees show their commonality in that they can both find happiness from what they do about the war. . . . As long as you pursue your dreams
and enjoy what you are doing to contribute, you will be happy in life"
-Student Amanda C.

“If you make your voice heard, sooner or later it filters up.”
- Peace Activist Ron Morin int. by Sam M.