[O6ret]

As well he ought to. And I hope he apologized to the President as well.

This entire affair is a stain on the military establishment and thus on the Secretary of Defense.

First, for not seeing that the conditions were ripe for this type of behavior to be possible.

Second, for not taking quick and decisive actions the very first time it raised its ugly head.

Third, for trying to keep it under wraps and not disclosing it to the Commander in Chief and the Congressional defense committees.

And finally, for handing the Democrats a an election year issue.

[kcvl]

When Bill Clinton apologizes for getting us in this mess and handing it over to President Bush then I'll agree. Until then they can go screw themselves.