Soldiers’ suicides show policy’s madness
In the first 155 days of 2012, 154 US soldiers have committed suicide, up 18 percent over 2011. This is the highest rate of suicide since the Afghanistan war began in 2001. The message is clear to...
View ArticleMilitary service no longer guarantees a job, benefits
I worked for the Draft Board during Vietnam and I saw the Death Notifications (DDForm1300) for soldiers, some of them straight “A” students from my school. Those soldiers got $107/month for their...
View ArticleRemove troops from Afghanistan – now
The disturbing news that another American serviceman was killed by a so-called “insider” in the Afghanistan debacle is yet another call, both loud and clear, that the American public must DEMAND that...
View ArticleDeath toll continues to rise in Afghanistan
A short time ago, two stately American Military officers knocked on the doors of three American families with the tragic and sad news that their son had been killed in action in the Afghanistan war. As...
View ArticleDefense contractors, stockholders benefit from war
Last week, ironically the week Americans celebrated Independence Day, seven more American soldiers were slaughtered (actually blown-to bits) by a missive roadside IED in the Afghanistan debacle, which...
View ArticleNothing gained in wars
Most Americans are not stupid nor should they be treated as such by what is presented in the media/printed word. Two articles on the same page reported that 18 people were killed and many more severely...
View ArticleLet Middle East sort out their own problems
With the recent and tragic news that six “more” American soldiers were killed by the Taliban in the last five days in Afghanistan, and, as four Harrier’s and several attack helicopters were destroyed...
View ArticleObama doesn’t care about African children
How come The Enquirer hasn’t carried the story about President Obama from Sept. 28 when he announced that he would waive economic penalties for countries employing child soldiers? He stated the “Child...
View ArticleDeath in Benghazi
From the Revolution to gain our independence, through the Civil War, two world wars, Korea, Vietnam and our current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan our soldiers have died for their country. Every death...
View ArticleSome soldiers didn’t get to vote
Our son is in the US Army and stationed at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. He and the other soldiers were not able to vote in the presidential election on November 6. I am very disappointed the Armed Forces could...
View ArticleSoldiers should earn college credits
With the great service and sacrifice our Veterans do in pride of specific duties for years., Wouldn’t be nice if they received free college credits and/or degrees for the particular area one was...
View ArticleOne of the most remarkable and bravest individuals
Army Staff Sgt. Ben Parker, an explosive ordinance disposal tech, must be one of the most remarkable and bravest individuals God has placed on this earth (“A model soldier” Nov. 11). It brings me to...
View ArticleVets shouldn’t be denied college and job credits
Regarding recent media stories concerning returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan not being able to apply their military training toward college or job credits: When something as flagrantly absurd...
View ArticleRetired soldier speaks out against gun controls
During my forty years of active and reserve service in the United States Army I became familiar with a number of individual and crew served weapons. The currently popular attempt to ban certain...
View ArticleDisgusted by Ron Paul’s behavior
Former Texas Congressman Ron Paul retired from Congress in January 2013. I knew Paul was against war, but I never knew his contempt for U.S. soldiers. On February 2nd, former U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle...
View ArticleCyberwar medal shouldn’t take precedence over Bronze Star
I am appalled at the fact that the new “Distinguished Warfare Medal” will take precedence over the Bronze Star with Valor (“Pentagon’s new high-tech warfare medal draws flack” Feb. 16). This new medal...
View ArticleGet soldiers out of Afghanistan
After 12 years in Afghanistan the Enquirer reported on Monday “tensions, violence mark (new Defense Secretary) Hagel’s visit.” This referring to his arrival in Kabul, the capital. We have lost 2,200...
View ArticleNo in-state tuition to illegals
I am outraged after reading “States fight immigration change” (April 6) on illegals becoming legal residents. I don’t mind if they have been here and grew up here, they need to go through the same...
View ArticleOur soldiers deserve respect
It was mentioned by a letter writer that the Reds are supporting the war by wearing camouflage uniforms and that they shouldn’t support the war. I believe the writer is mistaken, as I feel the Reds are...
View ArticleHonoring the fighters isn’t honoring war
I was saddened by the letter “Wars are not to be celebrated” (May 29). I don’t recall ever celebrating a war. We have always celebrated those who fight and protect us in war. I was elated to see our...
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