December 17, 1998
Palmer, Alaska
Dear Americans,
To my Brothers and Sisters, who today join in armed conflict, I pray for your safe return. What you do for your country today, is uphold your oath - with your life if necessary. God be with you...
Are the laws of our land now a popularity vote? Pres. Clinton cannot tell the truth - but we know that. We knew that when he was first elected - and lied to - the people of Arkansas about running for President.
We got exactly what we wanted when we elected him. We want to consider ourselves compassionate and understanding. Look at us, see how far we can lower the bar of honor.
Republicans, shame on you that you can't hold this American to honorable rules of conduct. He has never been honorable in the past, he isn't today, and he will not be in the future.
Do you know Mohammed Ali? He refused to be drafted. He stood up and declared such when he said "they are not my enemy". He displayed the honor which makes America great. He stood for what he believed in - honorably, and if there are penalties for such - so be it. Pres. Clinton is incapable of such a display of Honor.
As an honorably retired member of the Armed Forces, I find it unfortunate that military members are under orders not to voice their personal opinions on how far the honor bar has been lowered for this Commander-in-Chief. I can tell you that it is an insult to receive an honorable discharge signed by this President.
America's strength comes from Honor based on truth. Kindness, understanding, integrity, compassion and vision are all good ingredients, - but without a foundation they have no backbone.
So please America show some backbone. There is a real possibility today, God forbid, that your sons or daughters could die in defense of American Honor. Do you not think they deserve at least a leader who is unquestionably HONORABLE?
Ron Cotterman
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