Word: kinsleys
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Those of us who have served indeed took "umbrage" at one of our own being called duplicitous and unfit to wear the uniform. None of us are perfect, but by God, we did our best to serve our civilian masters without genuflecting. Shame on Kinsley for missing the point behind the outrage and doubting its authenticity. Kenneth M. Currie, Lieut. Colonel, USAF (Ret.) Indian Harbour Beach...
...Republican, and I want us out of Iraq. But the ad crossed the line. Kinsley sits at a desk typing away while Petraeus leads people who take bullets for you and me. It's not trite; it's reality. Don't insult those standing in harm's way so we can debate in the comfort of our homes. Mark Carpenter, San Antonio...
...Republican, but those who are tripping over one another to crusade for Petraeus' honor need to realize how silly they look. Even so, Kinsley weakened his credibility by failing to give examples of Democrats who have behaved similarly. Daniel Jensen, Ann Arbor, Mich...
...made political hay from MoveOn.org's ad asking if we should call General Petraeus " General Betray Us," it is also true that most Americans found the ad offensive [Oct. 1]. It was outside the bounds of acceptable political dialogue, unless you happen to be 17 years old. And Michael Kinsley's defense of the ad was equally offensive. People can disagree with the general, but he deserves respect, earned by his service to the country and the high position he has attained. Richard Kapanka Greensboro, North Carolina...
...Those of us who served in uniform indeed took righteous "umbrage" at one of our own being called duplicitous and basically unfit to wear the uniform. None of us are perfect, but by God, we did our best to serve our civilian masters without genuflecting. Shame on Kinsley for missing the point behind the outrage and doubting its authenticity. Kenneth M. Currie, Lieut. Colonel, USAF (Ret.) Indian Harbour Beach, Florida...