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OBAMA'S DECISON CORRECT
Regardless of your political persuasion, the President was correct yesterday in relieving General Stanley McChrystal. The general's behavior defied the oath he took on entering the service. He disgraced not only his troops in the field, but every member of the armed forces.
The president was kind in his press conference announcing his decision by lauding McChrystal's 35 years of outstanding service.
The long struggle in Iraq and now Afganistan have taken severe tolls on the strength and morale of those active in the military who have served in these treacherous areas, but not on their courage or devotion to duty.
Every officer must constantly remember that he or she serves America and is subordinate to the civilian authority specified in our legal system. No one is indispensible. If one truly believes the mission given him or her is truly wrong, the only honorable opening is to resign from the service
The president was kind in his press conference announcing his decision by lauding McChrystal's 35 years of outstanding service.
The long struggle in Iraq and now Afganistan have taken severe tolls on the strength and morale of those active in the military who have served in these treacherous areas, but not on their courage or devotion to duty.
Every officer must constantly remember that he or she serves America and is subordinate to the civilian authority specified in our legal system. No one is indispensible. If one truly believes the mission given him or her is truly wrong, the only honorable opening is to resign from the service
posted by Ed Fisher at
1:35 PM
1 Comments:
It's 10:30 am on Saturday and there's a small band of people on the corner of Pickard and Mission passing out "Impeach Obama" bumperstickers. An entrerprising reporter or citizen should go shoot some video. I almost did it myself but was a little afraid for the safety of my my new phone.
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