Here is the Email that I sent Chris Mathews C/O HardBall:
Dear Chris Mathews,
I am stunned at your treatment of Mr. O'Neill on your show tonight. I have always respected you and your show, and I am completely shocked and dismayed after watching your show tonight.
I am a Navy Vietnam combat Veteran. I served on the Mekong Delta 1970 - 1971. I know a little bit about what went on over there, back then.
Apparently you did not take the time to examine any of the documents that support Mr. O'Neill's position prior to your interview with him. You have done the Veterans of this country a grave disservice by not treating Mr. O'Neill's position regarding Kerry with at least a modicum of respect. You owe Mr. O'Neill a return invitation to your show, and you owe your audience the professionalism of at least being aware of the subject matter.
Remember, it was KERRY that made his Vietnam service the cornerstone of his presidential candidacy, and it was Kerry that invited us to examine his record. Then when presented with an examination of his record (which you apparently did not even take the time to review), you threw it away like so much trash without even giving it a fair hearing.
Mr. Mathews, this is an important issue to Vietnam Veterans. The facts that the Swift Boat Vets for the Truth have about Kerry's Vietnam service, and his Jane Fonda / John Kerry actions following his return needs to be told in an honest debate. The American people deserve to know the truth. After all, Kerry is the one that asked for an examination of his record to occur. The slam -job that you did to Mr. O'Neill was disgraceful, and I am hurt by your actions.
I hope that you take my comments with the honest respect that they are given.
Sincerely,
Real name here
Great letter.
Have you ever heard of ANYONE in that time gaining the amount of medal hardware in 4 months other than Kerry?
Screw the media Brother!
ALL the TV and Cable networks have sold out.
I hope you added a P.S. " And Quit SPITTING"!!!
It infuriated me that Matthews kept calling O'Neill a Republican, even after O'Neill said he voted for Perot.
O'Neill supported John Edwards in the primaries!
DAMN!! What a slam!! Let us know what (ya, right!) you get in response.
You are a sincere diplomat. You give that bottom-feeding, half-witted, partisan son of a *itch far too much credit, imo.
As I've said repeatedly, Matthews is Bertram Scudder incarnate.
Atos
I too sent an email letting them know in very certain terms how stunned I was with the treatment Chris Matthews gave to John O'Neill.
Great letter. Whenever I write these idiots, I resort to name calling. I can't help it. They bring out the childishness in me. Your letter was respectful and factual. Kudos.
God bless the Vietnam vets! My brother served in Qui Nhon and came back a drug addict and a drunk. He just died a month ago. The way he was treated when he came home was a disgrace to the American way. I will always be grateful to the veterans for keeping our country safe.
We are winning ~ the bad guys are losing ~ trolls, terrorists, democrats and the mainstream media are sad ~ very sad!