June 20, 2010 in Opinion, Letters

Stand aside for Coast Guard

The Spokesman-Review
 

I read the ABC article that puts the Coast Guard in a most negative and inaccurate perspective. If ABC did its research it would know that during Katrina, Adm. Allen, then 8th District commander, saved the feds.

Adm. Allen has more leadership experience, ability and capability in his little toe than President Obama could ever imagine having (and he does imagine). What the Coast Guard needs is for the left-leaning federal agencies to let those with experience take charge – the Coast Guard!

The best thing President Obama can do is take himself and his Cabinet to the golf course and let Adm. Allen and the Coast Guard take care of this problem, unhindered by the federal government.

Semper paratus (always ready).

Doug Belcher

Spokane

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  • bryce32 on June 21 at 2:31 p.m.

    Of course, the Coast Guard is part of the federal government; and Adm. Allen was placed in charge of the spill by “left-leaning federal agenc[y]”: The Department of Homeland Security.

    Mr. Belcher, think before you write.

    Spokesman Review, do a better job screening nonsensical letters. Spokane deserves better.

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