Patrick And Iraq Madness

These two letters appeared in the Bucks County Courier Times today (I’ll try to get to one other letter and a great Guest Opinion from today possibly tomorrow)…

I must contest the arguments by Don Mihalek in his Feb. 6th Guest Opinion, arguments that were backed by weak analysis and even weaker evidence.

Congressman Patrick Murphy has served admirably during his first few weeks in office. Murphy is managing to both serve his constituents of Bucks County and effect change on a national level on some very important issues.

On Iraq, perhaps the defining issue of our time, Murphy has already introduced two crucial pieces of legislation aimed at changing the course of this mismanaged war. But Murphy’s intensive work on Iraq has been done while he simultaneously works to maintain close contact with his constituents and the issues closer to home.

As evidence, I would point out that Murphy can still be seen frequenting SEPTA train stations in the area, discussing local issues with constituents and listening to feedback from them on important issues. Just because Murphy is a leading voice on big issues such as Iraq doesn’t mean we should forget about how hard he is working for his constituents, even is small ways, like greeting commuters on their way to work.

Jo Ann Teague
Bristol Township, PA

Referring to a recent letter by Gerald E. Jones Sr., I strongly urge him to begin digging his shelter now. Jones ignores the fact that Vietnam is a peaceful nation of nearly 85 million people today and it accomplished this feat without the assistance or interference of the United States.

Congressman Patrick Murphy aptly concluded the other day: “You know, a few blocks away from this great chamber, when you walk in the snow, is the Vietnam Memorial, where half of the soldiers listed on that wall died after America’s leaders knew our strategy would not work.”

It’s not about liberals. It’s about what is morally the right path to follow. We were lied to in Vietnam and we were lied to about Iraq. This is the true failure of United States intelligence.

Jones’ facts are skewed to the Bush side and I applaud his desire to not greet liberals at his door and to dig a hole in his backyard. I can only wish that he would suggest the same to his fellow delusional groupies who support this gross act of warfare.

Iraq was created by the British without regard for cultural, ethnic, religious or political concerns of the people. I don’t believe anyone can define what an Iraqi is or should be and therefore, like in Vietnam, the people of that great historical birthplace of civilization need to decide for themselves.

Dig your hole, Mr. Jones. Stay safe, because living above ground hasn’t made you any more aware of your surroundings. Let’s learn a lesson from Vietnam – meddling in other nations’ affairs is a dangerous game and sometimes when you stand on the sideline, like children they can grow up and fend for themselves.

Viva liberals!

Rich Papirio
Bristol Township, PA

And judging from this post from Joe at Americablog, it sounds like Iraq denial is contagious within the Bush family (the whole damn bunch is crackers).