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I have absolutely no issue with protesting war...Kerry, Kovic or Gen. MacArthur (the American Ceasar...who knew the full affects of war and was absolutely a pacifist). I do have problem with Kerry trumpeting his war record for political means without coming to terms with the nature and direction of his protesting: You simply cannot have it both ways. Real harm was done in a time of war but that is a right I respect and defend. But to "report for duty" without explaintion is wrong.
Quick sea story: My father graduated form West Point in 1952, did the Korean War thing after a tour in Japan (from an eariler post), and was in Southeast Asia in the early '60's. After that he became very disillusioned with the direction his leadership was taking during the war and resigned from the Army as a major. No media, no press conference...an honerable man leaving a life he loved without regret or political angle.
THAT's what I want, honerable folks who stand on principle without rancor. And, man was he pissed when I decided to seek a comission in the Navy...he called me a, "rebel without a clue"! Great guy, we remain best of friends.
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