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08/27/2004 Archived Entry: "insulting salute"

Posted by clbloomer @ 11:23 AM EST [Link]

HIS SALUTE IS INSULTING
Mona Charen, in her latest column "Kerry's jaundiced view of America", available at Townhall.com, makes the case that John Kerry's claims about Viet Nam are false, yet never repudiated by the candidate.

Her final line regarding Kerry, "His salute is insulting", is accurate, yet incomplete.
I am a 27 year veteran of the Navy. My Viet Nam experience is limited to 48 hours in Viet Nam waters, submerged on a submarine -- enough to qualify for a Viet Nam Service Medal, and a tax-free month for pay. I'm no hero, just a dedicated sailor and officer who did his duty.

Everyday I learn something new and more disgusting about John Kerry.

Veterans like me, those on active duty and retired are more than insulted by his phoney salute at the DNC. We are insulted to be sure. We are also disgusted, offended, upset, hurt, appalled, sickened, and revolted. We sincerely believe that Kerry committed treason and gave aid and comfort to the enemy. He betrayed those who served, not just in Viet Nam, but all those who served in defense of freedom. He betrayed his crew by abandoning them after he finagled his third Purple Heart. He betrayed every POW by providing the enemy with the propaganda to use against them.

John Kerry's 4 months in Viet Nam do not qualify him to be president. His total military service does not qualify him to be Commander-in-Chief of our military. His 30 years of experience in being anti-American, anti-defense, anti-military completely disqualify him from any position of responsibility in the current war to defeat terrorism and protect our country.

cb