I’m not saying my fellow FReepers are in the moveon camp. My comparison was a little over the top. My apologies for that.
Having worked for ‘Big Dave’ on more than one occasion, I was trying to defend his decision because he is a good man with good judgement and a good leader.
I’ll tell you that what he says in situations like this doesn’t affect the morale of the troops. At least not mine. What you say about his boss’ boss’ boss (CJCS/SECDEF/the Pres_ _ ent) is correct.
If you’d like me to establish my military bona fides:
Kuwait - 2002
Iraq - 2003
Afghanistan - 2006
Iraq - 2008/2009
USA - 1985-Present
I think I’m in good shape to comment on these matters. ;)
Kindest FRegards,
Kit
I appreciate your being up front about your service with the General. I appreciate his service and have been quite impressed with his public appearances and a majority of his statements as reported in the media. Of course you have a better knowledge of the man, which allows you to judge his character.
I accept your judgment. Of course, you can see how those of us who don't have that personal knowledge, could take the words he spoke, in this time when political correctness from the top down is once again tying the hands of our military, and wish he hadn't made that big of an issue, publicly about the embedded references of Biblical verses.
Thank you again for your service and the kindly reply!
Greg Adams
Brownsville, TX