A conservative friend comes over to our side.

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Bud and I used to fly together at TWA. The last time we talked politics was during the Clinton administration. He wasn't a fan. I hadn't heard anything from him in a few years. Today, out of the blue, he sent me this e-mail. It's a copy of a letter he sent to Bush.
Brave guy.

TO: George W. Bush
President of United States

COPIES: William H. Frist
Senator
Lamar Alexander
Senator
Bart Gordon
U.S. Representative

SUBJECT: The Noble Endeavor in Iraq

Sirs:

I was in the military for five (5) years from 1960 to 1965. I was a pilot in Vietnam in 1964. What was your contribution to the country and the pursuit of freedom during this period?

In past history, the Kings, the Noblemen, the Knights, the Princes and others in high position would lead the troops (pawns) into battle. How many Senators or Representatives have sons, daughters or grandchildren in Iraq?

Mr. Bush, when you are explaining the “Noble Cause Concept” in Iraq to Cindy Sheehan and the parents of the Marines in Ohio, tell them why this endeavor for freedom is not worthy enough for Jenna and Barbara to die for their country. They would make good privates in the Army!!

A visit to Iraq by you, Wolfowitz, Cheney or Rumsfeld with a phalanx of security is not inspiring to the “Grunt” being exposed to real danger.

Where have all the “Real Leaders’ gone?

Sincerely,
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