LTTE "Services need real patriots", Montgomery Advertiser, Alabama.

Services need real patriots

July 28, 2007

A recent writer says the entire Young Republican cell in Montgomery should enlist in the Army.

At first glance, this seems to be a great idea since most Republicans are so enthused about President Bush's war in Iraq and have nothing but contempt for anyone who questions it.

However, enlisting these Republicans might not be such a good idea. Members of the armed forces must have a certain amount of genuine patriotism and a sense of responsibility.

I am thankful that Republicans such as President Bush, Vice President Cheney and Rush Limbaugh avoided service in Vietnam. During my two years there, I depended on others to come and get me when I had been shot down and to risk their lives for me in many other ways.

The last thing the military needs in time of stress is more Mama's boys to mother.

Carl L. Hess
Ozark