Nisei veterans were disappointed in being informed that the press conference for Ehren Watada, originally scheduled at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center on Wednesday, Aug. 16, was cancelled at the last minute.

The veterans had planned to attend the press conference to show their opposition to Watada’s supporters for having their press conference at the JACCC, which is the location of the memorial monuments honoring those Americans of Japanese heritage who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War.

The site is to also be the location of a new monument being designed and built in memory of the five Americans of Japanese heritage who have given their lives in the Iraq War and one in the war on the Island of Grenada.

The veterans were opposed to the planned use by the Watada supporters of the sacred grounds at the JACCC. The veterans also oppose Watada’s constant barrage of press conferences and public rallies to gain supporters. The veterans have remained silent until now in respect of Watada’s right to choose his own destiny, but feel he must also suffer the consequences for his choice.

We've said it here before, but it bears repeating. "Watada" should be a descriptive term for anyone who serves (and draws benefits) up until the moment they actually have to start earning their pay.

You've been warned.