During the tour around the state to gain support for HB229 (Defend the Guard Act), I spoke in front of the State Veterans Advisory Committee. The chair heard my criticism of the US foreign policy with regard to the Afghanistan and Iraq wars and linked me up with Catie Foertsch, the director of a new documentary film entitled “What I Want You to Know.”
She gave me a private screener, and I was blown away.
Veterans from both wars, across all the branches and from lowly enlisted to high-ranking officers, gave their perspective of the conflicts in a sobering way that resonated with me on a deeply personal level. As a two-time Iraq war veteran, I could relate to the stories the men and women told –from going through the motions day to day to keep yourselves and your squad mates alive to how there was no clear mission besides feelgood slogans like “win hearts and minds,” whatever that meant.
I’m honored to work with the director to bring this movie to New Hampshire!
I have secured a public screener for this amazing film and am hosting it this Thursday, December 21st, at 6:30 pm at 8025 South Willow Street, suite 205, Manchester. There will be a short discussion afterward about three bills I’m sponsored on that granite staters can rally behind to ensure the next generation does not live through the mistakes of the last:
HB229 – Relative to requiring an official declaration of war for the activation of the New Hampshire National Guard. (Defend the Guard )
HB1247 – Relative to requiring the display of certain information concerning Selective Service registration. (Transparency in military recruiting)
HB1338 – Relative to New Hampshire’s enforcement of the Military Selective Service Act. (Selective Service Sanctuary.)
Tickets are free but limited. Please RSVP here at Eventbrite.
Here is the Teaser Trailer:
Tom Mannion
State Representative
Hillsborough 1 – Pelham
