there are many men who died in Nam and because of their serving in Nam who are probably more worthy than McCain for hero status.
I would add that there are other Senators more worthy than McCain to have the Senate Office Building named after them.
I sent the folowing message to Senator McConnell:
Dear Senator McConnell:
I agree with your proposal to form a bipartisan panel to determine a fitting tribute to Senator McCain.
While it would probably be a good idea to change the name of the Senate Office building, I believe that there are others who are equally worthy or even more worthy to be honored with having the building named after them.
One person I have in mind is Senator Robert Dole. He and Senator McCain both sustained war injuries while serving in the military for our country that affected them for the rest of their lives. They both served over 35 years in Congress, they both chaired Senate committees, and they both ran for President for the Republican Party. They both had a reputation of reaching across the aisle to work with the Democratic Party, although Senator Dole did so without alienating members of his own party.
Beyond this, Senator Dole chaired the Republican National Committee and served as both Senate Majority Leader and Senate Minority Leader. In addition, Senator Dole’s wife, Elizabeth, was herself a Senator and Chaired the National Republican Senatorial Committee, as well as serving in many high offices in the Executive Branch.
I realize that I am not telling you anything you don’t already know. But in comparing their records, not to mention their personalities, I believe that Bob Dole is more worthy to have the Senate Office Building named after him than John McCain is. Or even better, maybe the Robert and Elizabeth Dole Senate Office Building.
I agree.
Nice message you sent to Senator McConnell. This should be the beginning of a campaign to stop the renaming of the Senate Office Building for McCain.
Senator Robert Dole does sound like a much better choice.
Perfect letter! I agree about Dole.