Friday, September 10, 2004
The New York Times > Washington > Documents Suggest Special Treatment for Bush in Guard
The New York Times > Washington > Documents Suggest Special Treatment for Bush in Guard
I am among thousands, ten of thousands, perhaps millions of men who did my best to avoid service in Viet Nam. I am upfront about it, unlike George W. Bush who seems to have done his best to try to deceive us about his service (or lack of it). Firstly, he used privilege to get a coveted post that would assure he didn't have to fight. Then he went AWOL, not fulfilling his commitment. And now he won't admit his ruse.
But worse than his lies is his hypocrisy. In 2003, when he claimed the war in Iraq was over, he dressed in a fighter pilot's flight suit. What fakery! By putting on the garb, he purported to be one of America's fighting men. And he certainly was not. His lack of service shows that.
In addition, he is sending American soldiers to fight a war that serves only political purposes. (This week a milestone was reached. 1000 service people have died in Iraq.) He claimed the war was started to destroy weapons of mass destruction. None were found. Now he claims that the war serves in the fight on terrorism. In fact, it has spawned more terrorism and has cost over $200 billion, part of which is needed for homeland security.
I am among thousands, ten of thousands, perhaps millions of men who did my best to avoid service in Viet Nam. I am upfront about it, unlike George W. Bush who seems to have done his best to try to deceive us about his service (or lack of it). Firstly, he used privilege to get a coveted post that would assure he didn't have to fight. Then he went AWOL, not fulfilling his commitment. And now he won't admit his ruse.
But worse than his lies is his hypocrisy. In 2003, when he claimed the war in Iraq was over, he dressed in a fighter pilot's flight suit. What fakery! By putting on the garb, he purported to be one of America's fighting men. And he certainly was not. His lack of service shows that.
In addition, he is sending American soldiers to fight a war that serves only political purposes. (This week a milestone was reached. 1000 service people have died in Iraq.) He claimed the war was started to destroy weapons of mass destruction. None were found. Now he claims that the war serves in the fight on terrorism. In fact, it has spawned more terrorism and has cost over $200 billion, part of which is needed for homeland security.
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