Word: mock
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...they object to being called "mock martyrs" they can easily convince the nation of their sincerity provided they do not lack one quality courage. A soldier, fighting for his country, is not ashamed to wear the uniform which identifies him with his cause. Would you, pacifists, heroes of a nobler (and safer) strife be ashamed to put on some uniform which would identify you with your principles?--a uniform say of bright yellow cloth with a cap set off by a gallant white feather...
...apostle came in for rough handling he would immediately become a real martyr, make the yellow as glorious as the cross, found a new religion, or even get himself worshipped during the coming millenium. If not, at least such a uniform would serve very speedily to weed out the mock martyrs from the genuine 14 karat messiahs. ELISHA K. KANE...
...plead for a fair discussion of the war question? It is not fair to Mr. Cutter to brand the 30 who voted against participation in war is "mock martyrs"; such phrases are easy to invent and only confuse and issue. The subject is of such tremendous importance that we must keep it on the plane of clear thinking and honest sincerity. GARDINER LITTELL...
...sincerity of the movement for World Peace in the University is to be commended highly; but it is unfortunate that it should to any extent, be it ever so small (as for example the 30 mock martyrs who voted, after a large proportion of the audience had left the meeting, that "no individual should, under any circumstances, participate in war"), desert really constructive work for the good cause, such as the League of Nations Non-Partisan Association...
Some time in May the Republican Club hopes to hold a mock nominating convention to nominate the next presidential candidate. The only opposition to the Republican Club's unanimous choice of President Coolidge is Hiram Johnson, who is staunchly upheld by the Hiram Johnson Club. The plan can materialize only if enough of the later's supporters join the Republican Club...