Last time - your efforts are better spent elsewhere.
I don't have a closed mind, I've just seen enough of this come across my own desk to know that it is not as unusual as it may seem from the outside.
As for supposition - you are right. And right now that is ALL you have. Sec. Lehman, a man of impeccable character and credentials, abviously saw no flaw, and signed them. You 'suspect' something may be up, but lack the experience, expertise, and information to prove it. Yet, for some reason you continue to drone on and on and on.
I would LOVE to see you direct this level of energy and enthusiasm at an issue that will actually impact the election - because this one WONT.
Sorry, but I have written people up for awards, served on USN awards panels, and received awards. You may try to pass this off as normal or regular, but it isn't.
As for supposition - you are right. And right now that is ALL you have. Sec. Lehman, a man of impeccable character and credentials, abviously saw no flaw, and signed them. You 'suspect' something may be up, but lack the experience, expertise, and information to prove it. Yet, for some reason you continue to drone on and on and on.
You either don't get the point or purposely trying to avoid it. I am not attacking Sec Lehman. It has nothing to do with him or even Kerry getting replacement medals, if that is indeed the case. Kerry earned them and he can get replacements provided he meets the requisite criteria. The point is that Kerry has flip-flopped or not on whether he threw his medals away. First he did and now he didn't. Just a few months ago on GMA he stated categorically that he never threw his medals away. If he requested replacement medals in the 1980s, then it is significant politically. I can't make it any clearer than that.
I would LOVE to see you direct this level of energy and enthusiasm at an issue that will actually impact the election - because this one WONT.
Except for the misspent time I have spent with you, I have already directed my observations to my representatives, the RNC, and the media. The ball is now in their court to see how it will be pursued and what the results are. I have received written replies back saying they are interested and will look into it. I wouldn't be so sure that this is a non-issue.