John Kerry was NOT at Appomattox!

It was not the brightest thing to do. The National Commanders of the VFW & the American Legion have officially called for an apology from Senator John Kerry.
It was not the time nor the proper place for the remarks! The furor over Kerry's blunder is typical of politics as usual. Kerry’s remark “getting stuck in Iraq” was, I believe, a badly set-up joke directed at Bush, but that is water under the bridge. Now we need to push on, get over it and go back to the real message that no matter who is in charge, we, as Americans do not make the remarks Kerry made while we have Troops in the field!

Soldiers enlist in the military for many various reasons, some to futher their education. But I fail to see exactly how a proper education will keep one out of war. Many of us who are veterans enlisted in times of war and peace. And some still haven’t finished high school. We enlisted out of a sense of honor and pride and duty to our country, not for an education. The US Army has some of the highest standards set forth when it comes to enlistment. But, as for these off color jokes there is a time & place for things such as that and in front of troops is not one.

And I am quite sure that Mr. Kerry does not speak for each of our elected officials and canadates. Most I know, as well as myself firmly support our troops,
Our troops have done everything asked of them and more, and they have done it with honor and filled with a great sense of pride and accomplishment! It is basically like I told someone the other day, when you have troops in the field is not the time to allow them to see and hear degrading remarks or actions. Mr. Kerry should do well to remember this in the future.

And everyone, No matter what their politics are, or other matters they are involved in should be willing to stand firm and support our troops at all times. It is a simple but true fact, War does not recognize political parties or lines nor does it recognize ones level of education nor does it recognize skin color. If you don’t agree with the leadership, then don’t take it out on the troops because War is a constant, It recognizes none of the above when the first shot is fired.

Wars can be prevented just as surely as they can be provoked....
And we who fail to prevent them, must share the guilt for the dead.
Omar N. Bradley
General of the Army
1893-1981