Hackworth and CBS should be vilified loudly and often. Americans need to understand that there was NO reason to release those photos except to 1. Blackmail the Pentagon, 2. Undermine the President, and 3. Get ratings for CBS. Hackworth had NO interest in this except his perpetual axe he grinds against officers and Rumsfeld, his desire to see Kerry elected, and self-aggrandizement.
I am so PO'd I can't think of a decent way to express my contempt for Hackworth and CBS. May their sins be brought down on their heads.
I expect nothing less from CBS. CBS does not pretend to care about this nation nor the security of our troops. CBS has made it plain for many years that it is a liberal institution that will do anything to subvert the truth and pursue a political and social agenda. I can accept that.
On the other hand, HACKworth once wore our uniform. He was once a comrade in arms. For many years he has earned his pieces of silver hiding behind that facade. This is not the first time HACKworth has had innocent blood on his hands, the blood of his betters. It won't be the last...and he will continue, like Kerry, to use his once honorable service for dishonorable purposes.
At least CBS does not pretend.