The following is a letter that a Marine sent to Murtha, I think it fits this thread nicely.....
Representative John Murtha
P.O. Box 780
Johnstown, PA 15907
Representative Murtha:
During the dark days of the American Revolution the Commanding
General, George Washington seemed unable to win any victories.
There were wholesale desertions, troops were starving, the fledgling
government was sporadic with money, food and ammunition in short
supply. Out of this darkness emerged a genuine American Hero. This
officer brilliantly led his troops in combat and though seriously,
and almost mortally wounded, won victory after victory for the
desperate and beleaguered American Continental Army.
After helping to turn the tide of war in the favor of the Americans,
this officer's fame grew as did his prestige, but his prowess on the
battlefield, his courage under fire and indeed all of his life, is
forgotten because of one act. His name is now synonymous with
"traitor" in the dictionary. General Benedict Arnold, like you, had
a brilliant military career of courage, honor, and sacrifice. Like
you, in my opinion, he was a traitor to his country and to his oath
as an American soldier. It is indeed fitting that you are member of
the same political party as another traitor and seditionist, former
Lieutenant John Kerry USN, who betrayed his country, not only on the
very floor of the House of Representatives that you now serve, but
also, secretly, in the presence of our enemies in Paris, France.
Unlike you, he is a self proclaimed warrior and you earned your
decorations, but the pair of you forgot one important thing. The
United States of America and indeed the world are at war. We are at
war with an implacable enemy. An enemy of racist, bigoted fanatics
whose sole goal in life is to destroy the people of the United
States of America, their culture and their religion. More American
civilians have died on U.S. soil in this war than died in World War
I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, and Desert Storm
put together.
We are at war, Representative Murtha, and your actions and conduct
give aid and comfort to our enemies. Just in case you have
forgotten the definition of treason and sedition, I have attached
Webster's definition as Tabs A and B to this letter.
A wise man once said, "There are no former Marines, only dead
Marines." He was wrong. You are not a Marine. You have lost the
right to use that title. You have dishonored all of those who have
fought and died up to the day you stood on the floor of the House of
Representatives and demanded that we withdraw immediately. You lied
to the press, when you said you did not make that statement. I
watched you make that statement. Albeit your Bill, submitted, which
I have also read, added a caveat, "as soon as practicable." That is
pure horseshit and you know it. Yes, Representative Murtha, you have
given aid and comfort to our enemies in a time of war. You have
given them hope, which they have fast been losing, due to all of the
victories and sacrifice by our sons and daughters on the field of
battle in Iraq and Afghanistan. You have been honored by our enemies
on the front page of Al Jazeera.
No, Representative Murtha, you are no longer a Marine. Your soul is
dead. Your honor is dead, and without a soul or honor, you are nothing.
Be advised, my son is a Marine Officer. He has commanded men in
battle through two (2) tours and he is due to return to Iraq on a
third tour. If he should be harmed in any way as a result of your
actions on the floor of the House this week, I will do everything in
my power to see to it that you are driven from office and that you
are charged and tried for treason and sedition.
The Marine Officer whose message was read on the House Floor by
fellow member of Congress, Jean Schmidt, was right. You are a
coward. Marines do not cut and run.
Fortunately, your obesity prevents you from wearing your Marine
Uniform with even a semblance of pride, but I know your face. If I
am in a room when you arrive, you will not enter. If you are in a
room, when I arrive, you will leave. It is as simple as that.
OUT.
LTC Christopher J. Stark IN USAR