[JCEccles]

Despite clear evidence that our Marines are doing a magnificent job achieving all objectives in Iraq, Murtha, perhaps the most powerful and visible Democrat with a military background in Congress, has very publicly announced that our Marines have failed, cannot win, and must be withdrawn. He has said "they have become the enemy" and that terrorism actually started when our Marines and soldiers got to Iraq in 2003. These are exactly the same points that bin Laden and al-Zarqawi have been making all along.

I merely asked you what you thought the effect of his comments have been on our Marines and on the terrorists who kill our Marines. Do you not know? Do you not care?

It's okay to use common sense in forming this opinion.

[leadpenny]

Unlike you and others on the forum I wouldn't presume to know what the effect is on American Servicemen. My sense is that few are sitting around waiting to hear what an individual congressman is saying about the war. Most are more concerned about the deployment tempo and how much (or little) time they are able to spend with their family.

I take W at his word when he says he welcomes the debate. "Common Sense" tells me we should all welcome Free Speech and open debate on the subject.

Do I care? Stupid question.