> LETTER FROM RET. MARINE CSM AND RET. MARINE MAJOR
2 September 2004, 15:00
I also came from a family that served for generations, including myself. I am saddened by the fact that this administration is screwing the veterans so badly and doing the same to soldiers currently serving. But, what upsets me the most is that my family fought (and some died) to keep this country FREE. That is not what I am seeing. Instead I am seeing our freedoms stripped away little by little. This is NOT what we fought for. And, yes, soldiers should be free to speak their minds.
I can understand that officers should not be putting down the president in public, but a soldier speaking privately to his buddies should be able to say whatever he wants, within reason. This is very reasonable. He should not have been disciplined for that. I am glad that you are speaking out and letting the public know about this.
And I, like you, don’t intend to keep sending members of my family off to fight in unjust and illegal wars for profit. I am so ashamed of this administration and what it has done to our reputation in the world. Nothing is sacred. I have seen nothing but lies and corruption during these past years while Bush has been in office.
Good luck with all of this. You and your son have my support as well.
I also came from a family that served for generations, including myself. I am saddened by the fact that this administration is screwing the veterans so badly and doing the same to soldiers currently serving. But, what upsets me the most is that my family fought (and some died) to keep this country FREE. That is not what I am seeing. Instead I am seeing our freedoms stripped away little by little. This is NOT what we fought for. And, yes, soldiers should be free to speak their minds.
I can understand that officers should not be putting down the president in public, but a soldier speaking privately to his buddies should be able to say whatever he wants, within reason. This is very reasonable. He should not have been disciplined for that. I am glad that you are speaking out and letting the public know about this.
And I, like you, don’t intend to keep sending members of my family off to fight in unjust and illegal wars for profit. I am so ashamed of this administration and what it has done to our reputation in the world. Nothing is sacred. I have seen nothing but lies and corruption during these past years while Bush has been in office.
Good luck with all of this. You and your son have my support as well.
Virgil Butler
Pine Ridge, AR
http://cyberactivist.blogspot.com/