Thanks for posting this. It put into words the discomfort I have been feeling whenever anyone suggests that only those who have actually been to war should make war policy.
susie
It has always irritated me.For Murtha to even imply that a combat veteran is more qualified than any other American to talk of war is the height of arrogance.
By Murtha's standard I am qualified but you are not.What a pompous perogative.It is a direct affront to the First Amendment.
Why do we fight? Why did I fight? Among other reasons, we fight to protect our rights as a free people.
So all Americans can openly express themselves without fear.
Murtha,sadly,has forgotten what it means to be a Marine.