Sott, I don't biuy these "letters". SF has a long history of anti-American, anti-military activites. SF used to be a great place, but I wouldn't waste any effort spitting on it as I flew over it.
SF wants a military all right. In case their passivist views grow fruit and they need protection from those who would take advantage of that (Islam, Criminals, Aliens with sticks with nails).
It is easy to be a pacifist within a cocoon.