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Judgment and Character? He has none.

With that I should shut up, but I won't. Vietnam will always be a bone of contention. I was there. I remember it like it was yesterday. My hatred for the anti-war suckers remains the same. My thanks goes out to the Swift Boat guys that have come forth on America's behalf. I am up to page 130 of Unfit for Command. It has done nothing for my disposition, but at least affirms what I have felt in my heart for over 30 years.

Unfortunately, this lack of judgment and character has rubbed off onto a lot of people. Much of our society bought this anti-Vietnam crap, hook line and sinker. Kerry didn't do it all alone. As a result, most school children, if they know anything at all about Vietnam, it is referred to as a mistake.

You would think at this point, all the Republicans, all the third party, and at least half of the Dems would be solidly behind President Bush. Just from the stand point of Judgment and Character. But the brainwashing is about complete and effective. Most Americans will never change their minds about Vietnam. And neither will I. Nam was not a mistake. And there are a good many Vietnamese folks that will tell you so. Far more than the meager 3,000 Kerry predicted would be displaced if we pulled out.

First, I dare every American to read Stolen Valor by B. G. Burkett and Glenna Whitley. That book will give you full understanding as to where people with no judgment and character come from. That book will leave you angry. If you have any judgment and character. Then read Unfit for Command by John E. O'Neill and Jerome R. Corsi. For thirds, go read donbendell.com.

p>Then vote for President Bush. br> -- Martin N. Tirrell br> Lisbon, New Hampshire /p>

While agreeing whole-heartedly with Mr. Tyrrell regarding Senator Kerry's flagrant lack of character and judgment based on the evidence at hand and verifiable historical record, I have serious doubts that these characteristics will become front page news in the near, or far, future. Ought character and judgment weigh heavily in this campaign? Certainly, but those most responsible for reporting have little to no concept of what those two words mean. There is more honor among thieves and judgment in an elementary school room than could be found amongst the totality of the liberal press.

p>In a nation where 12 year olds know more about certain adult activities than I knew before my majority (thank you, President Clinton...), why would we care if a compulsive liar and reckless self-promoter rose to the highest office in the land? For those who take the long view, a nation usually gets the government it deserves. As character and judgment seem to hold little merit in today's public square, the idea of getting that government scares the hell out of me. "President" Kerry? Pray God, no. br> -- Matthew C. Tritle

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