[Coop]

The attacks on VFTT are only going to increase, but we're ready for 'em. You've gotta admire Larry Bailey for stepping up to the front, knowing he'll be catching spears. That's called leadership. I penned the below response to this same paper that ran Wright's puff piece and sent it in this morning. Let's see if they give equal time.

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I'm writing in response to Jim Wright's rather emotional article in your August 20th edition.

Mr. Wright and other Democrats have been bemoaning a potential “swiftboating” of Rep. Murtha. Beautiful poetry aside, let’s set the record straight. In 2004 Swift Boat Veterans for the Truth provided a tremendous service by exposing John Kerry’s disgraceful Vietnam War conduct. I happily donated to their cause, and would proudly join them again in defense of our nation’s military.

But that stellar organization is not involved with Johnstown PA’s October 1st rally, where our group - Vets for the Truth (VFTT) - intends to call out Jack Murtha for his horrendous pronouncement of guilt regarding the “Haditha Marines”. Additionally, there are many “hawkish, decorated combat veterans” who vehemently disagree with the supposed authoritative voice of Rep. Murtha, who incessantly belittles our military’s mission, accomplishments and vital presence in our war on terror. ["Swiftie" John O'Neill has been invited to speak at our rally, but has not yet accepted.]

VFTT members have not served in swift boats, but all have proudly worn our country’s uniforms. And we have earned the right to speak out, with or without the approval of Jack Murtha's groupies.

[Coop]
VFTT
http://www.bootmurtha.com

[StarCMC]

VFTT members have not served in swift boats, but all have proudly worn our country’s uniforms. And we have earned the right to speak out, with or without the approval of Jack Murtha's groupies.

BUMP TO THE TOP!!

Pinging a few friends!

[Coop]

Once again, only "elite" veterans (aka Democrat politicians) are actually entitled to freedom of speech.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Excellent reply to this writers puff piece.

Give'm hell.

[jazusamo]

It is astounding to me how the Dems can get these people to come forward and make fools of themselves by writing such garbage.

Members of the Democratic Party are the first to come out and support the right of free speech for anyone with a cause that's contrary to family values but as soon as anyone criticizes their Party, their platform or one of them, they belittle the effort and make personal attacks.

Like John Murtha, Jim Wright has no shame. For him of all people to criticize military veterans is pathetic and goes to show the trouble they believe Murtha to be in in this election.

Excellent letter Coop, it reminds me of the releases that Tony Snow initiated upon becoming White House Press Secretary, "Setting the record straight."

[freema]

Check out Coop's letter.

[Marine_Uncle]

A big Semper Fi to you coop. As usual you stand firm and do not hesitate to say what must be said. And your words only reflect a fair appraisal of the situation. Hopefully enough screw balls that don't know a flies *ss about honor and integrity in our military shall over the course of time start to get it, after receiving enough of rebutals that direct their attention to their total lack of attention to historical details. To many pansy *ss liberal schools over the years have turned these nitwits into real "usefull idiots", but sometimes the right words can create a new awarness in such as these.
Of course this clown is to far gone. But never the less you provided him facts. Let him accept it our go on being an *ss.