Letter: Peace position has an opening

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005 | 9:07 a.m.

The position came open when Norb Drouhard died. I met Norb once in 2002. He told me he was a World War II veteran and his retirement "job" was to set up shop by a Strip casino with a homemade peace sign. Unlike many of our politicians, Norb knew about war and he would try to sell peace to anyone who would listen. Norb said he only worked four hours a day, five days a week. After all, he was retired.

Since April there has been an empty spot on the Strip. Having been a World War II veteran is not really a job requirement because we're running a little low on "the greatest generation." You don't even have to fill out an application. Just show up with a sign and you're in business.

There's no guarantee people will buy what you're selling or that you'll ever become famous in your work. Even if you did become famous, the conservatives would try to destroy you the way they did with Cindy Sheehan. But, as I say, the hours are good and you'll sleep well at night.

JERRY BITTS