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A copy of my emails to congress,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am appalled at the talk of so called conservatives within the GOP supporting the Democrat's anti war votes. What is troublesome is that there seems to be more of a fear of reelection held above the principles of freedom and Democracy our country defends and protects.

How bitter Iraqis must be when they hear six figure a year men and women declare "last chances" as they hear the sound of car bombs or bullets, and especially when they read about the dilemmas facing Republicans who had "close calls" in November or who face "tough fights" in '08.

How confusing is this signal to our troops, in harms way, that they fear being abandoned by our government before they complete their mission and obtain victory. Political correctness has tied the hands of our forces and made their jobs harder, and certainly more dangerous. Sending signals of weakness and a lack of a unified front only gives the terrorists more courage to fight the forces of freedom. I have a son who is currently in the final stages of deployment to Iraq. How dare you do anything that diminishes his mission or further endangers his life! Any support of the Democrats resolution in any form will give the terrorists more reason to step up their attacks and place our soldiers deeper in harms way.

It appears to me that the GOP is in part abandoning the principles that the voters base is clearly supporting, which is victory and a completed mission. The legasy of our military involvements over the past 50 years is nothing to be proud of. Unfinished business in North Korea is a source of concern now. Unfinished business in Viet Nam has scarred many a soldier who was abandoned by our government because it appeared to be the popular thing to do.
We left unfinished business in Desert Storm which has become Iraqi Freedom. And if we do not finish the business of Iraqi Freedom, what and where will the next related conflict be that comes back to haunt us?

I have withheld any further contributions to the Republicans since 2004 because I feel like the party is no longer representing the ideals or the platforms is has run on in the past that make the GOP desirable. I am also in communication with thousands of like minded individuals who are doing exactly the same thing. If the GOP is to survive, it will require the support of millions of Americans who feel slighted by the lack of solid leadership and unity within the party. That support is waning. Especially when serious matters of security and troop morale are being sacrificed for political points.

Listen to the conscience of America and not a loud group of obstructionists who have made our President appear to fail on all fronts, all for political gain. Stand up for something for a change and stay the course! I want to support the GOP. Give me good reason why I should continue my support.