[A_Former_Democrat]

I’d like for the Starks of our country to live under totalitarianism for awhile, then get back to us on any revised attitudes towards the military.

[reg45]

If I were Secy. Gates, here's how I'd reply:

May 16, 2008

Mr. Pete Stark
House Offices
Washington, DC

Dear Mr. Stark:

I am too busy protecting the entire civilized world to respond to the mindless prattlings of a senile old coot such as yourself.

Gates