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Apology a disgrace
Shame on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta! Did they even ask these young men how long they had been fighting the enemy, how many friends they lost, and what war is? Of course not. They took the enemy’s side and apologized, stating it was over the top!
Clinton and Panetta are a disgrace to our nation (among others). What our brave Marines did was a minor offense; nothing more, nothing less.
The average age of the men and women fighting for us is between 19 and 23 years old. They are constantly defending themselves, doing the job President Barack Obama sent them to do, and trying to stay alive. Psychologically, this affects anyone. Have you ever done something stupid at these ages? Of course you did. I suggest anyone in disagreement go talk to a veteran who has seen combat. You will learn something.
Keep the stupid politicians out of it and let the military handle it. War is hell!
Many thanks to all branches of the military. I pray for you, dead and alive. Land of the free, home of the brave!
Becky Pope
Spokane