Posted on 08/25/2006 5:58:53 AM PDT by Coop
LETTERS, FAXES AND E-MAILS TO THE EDITOR (Star-Telegram)
Veterans against Murtha
Jim Wright and other Democrats have been bemoaning a potential "Swift-boating" of Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania. (See Sunday commentary "Another casualty of war.")
Beautiful poetry aside, let's set the record straight. In 2004, the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth provided a tremendous service by exposing the disgraceful Vietnam War conduct of John Kerry, the Democratic presidential nominee. I happily donated to their cause and would proudly join them again in defense of our nation's military.
But that stellar organization isn't involved with the planned Oct. 1 rally in Johnstown, Pa., where our group, Vets for the Truth (VFTT), intends to call out Murtha for his horrendous pronouncement of guilt regarding the "Haditha Marines." (See Aug. 14 news story "Veterans taking aim at war critic.")
Additionally, many hawkish, decorated combat veterans vehemently disagree with the supposedly authoritative voice of Murtha, who incessantly belittles our military's mission, accomplishments and vital presence in our war on terror.
VFTT members have not served in Swift boats, but all have worn our country's uniforms proudly. And we've earned the right to speak out, with or without the approval of Murtha's groupies.
Coop
Springfield, Va.
He referred specifically to the Swift boat veterans, noting that in 2004 they spent "millions of somebody's dollars" impugning John Kerry's patriotism and that they're at it again, this time with a "new bag of money" that'll be used to discredit John Murtha because of his get-out-of-Iraq stance.
One could argue that Kerry and Murtha are self-appointed jihadist allies and that they and their supporters are contributing to national disunity. These get-out-of-Iraq folks have access to millions of dollars supplied by Moveon.org, George Soros and others.
Who can deny that they're trying to discredit the Swifties and others who support the war?
Gordon Crow
Fort Worth
You reap what you sow ... John Murtha should not besmirch our young men in uniform today with impunity. Blowback happens ...
that would be me, for just ONE vet!
free dixie,sw
I would love to Coop, but unfortunately my "handle" no longer accurately reflects geography.
My children and I were starving to death in the people's republic of NJ, so we moved down to Texas.
I will always be the devil though.
Well, Texas is a bit of a hike. But you can still help promote the rally! :)
Good news. http://vets4irey.com/ just reached veteran #1200.
I saw that this morning. :-)
It is time for Murtha to go.
Buuuump!
Ping
You're right next door. Are we going to see you at the 1 Oct "Boot Murtha" rally?
BTTT
You'll have my prayerful support, but 1 October is a Sunday and I am senior pastor of a very active church.
free dixie,sw
Your #16! LMAO!
If they are that active, have them follow you to Johnstown. I know that I'd be proud to meet you.
C'mon. It's not like you'd have to leave the country to be there. ;-)
Can't do it. I'd scheduled a wedding 2 weeks later in a distant state and need to be off that week.
But, prayer IS presence.
Believe.
Prayerful presence -- we'll take it! Thank you. :-)
You're a good human being, Coop.
My prayers will be with you.
Our Haditha Marines need what you're doing. Yesterday's thread should have proven to most anybody that Murtha set them up.
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