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"Before you go to battle, you have to be able to look a parent in the eye and truthfully say: ``I tried everything possible to avoid sending your son or daughter into harm's way. But we had no choice. We had to protect the American people, fundamental American values from a threat that was real and imminent.'' So lesson one, this is the only justification for going to war. -- Democratic nominee John Kerry, in his acceptance speech

This is exactly the wrong approach. Firstly our military is not composed of children, the Dem attempt to portray them as victims is insulting to a professional, highly trained, motivated volunteer, military and the memory of all who came before; do these men and women look like childen? Does this sound like child's play? This meme is not only distasteful, it thrives on ignorance and smacks of elitist bigotry.

Secondly our military is not in need of protection. THEY are OUR protectors.

Kerry's position advertises a weakness of purpose; that Kerry will equivocate as he balances political expediency in the face of a perceived threat. He demands hard proof in a shape-shifting world of shadowy terrorists and rouge regimes.

It's a promise Kerry cannot keep and he knows he cannot, which makes it more than just another empty campaign promise, it's a lie that endangers us all; for terrorists will take him at his word. You can take that to the bank.

Lileks put it best:

Next time he (Kerry) needs hard proof, like a smoking crater in New York.

Make that another smoking crater in New York.

Posted by feste at July 30, 2004 10:04 AM | TrackBack