SwiftVets.com

[Doc Farmer]

Why I gave to swiftboat vets
Craige McMillan

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Posted: September 2, 2004
1:00 a.m. Eastern


© 2004 WorldNetDaily.com

Today, I did something I never thought I'd do. I sent my first-ever contribution to a political organization. I've never sent a dime to the Republicans or the Democrats. My theory has been that one of the problems with politics is that there's too much money in it already. Besides, I already have a small "say" in the process through my columns at WorldNetDaily.

So what changed my mind? I'm a veteran. My service came in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, during the Carter years. John Kerry's "testimony" about atrocities by American servicemen and women hurt us all long after he'd collected his medals during four months in Vietnam and "moved on" – just another rung up the political success ladder.

America suffered even more. Vietnam vets are still on the streets today, homeless, mentally ill, drug or alcohol addicted in no small measure because of the national "welcome" they got from the folks back home for being labeled "rapists, murders and baby-killers." Living sacrifices, if you will, to John Kerry's political ambitions. Just the wreckage left behind from his trip to the top.

Except that somebody said, "No." And then another person said, "No." And another, and another, and another. They didn't yell, they didn't scream, they didn't become hysterical and rise to the top of the guest list for the talking-head circuit. They simply stood up and said, "John Kerry is not fit to be commander in chief" because of what he did to America and to all those who served.

So today, I did it. I sent my check to Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, c/o Weymouth Symmes, Treasurer, P.O. Box 26184, Alexandria, VA 22313 (online donations). John Kerry chose to make four months of his military service in Vietnam the centerpiece of his campaign for the presidency. Fine. He had the arrogance – fed by his privileged upbringing, his wife's billions and a fawning, anti-American media – to believe that veterans would forget his treason against them and the nation they sacrificed for, then fall in line to salute their new commander in chief.

No, Sen. John Kerry. You thought wrong.

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Craige McMillan is a commentator for WorldNetDaily.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=40260

Admin note:Doc, in deference to the author, I'm going to correct the obvious typo in the title

Doc's Reply: Fair 'nuff...
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Fat, Bald and Ugly - And PROUD Of It!

[Nomorelies]

[Dimsdale]

That is exactly how I felt! I have never given a dime to a political party or person, but I ponied up for the Swiftees!

Isn't it amazing how the truth will attract people?

Keep up the good work. I am saving up for donation #2!!
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Everytime he had a choice, Kerry chose to side with communists rather than the United States.

[RocketFett]

Good for you! It's people like you that help make sure that kerry will NEVER order our troops into combat, and then call them war criminals.

[greenvale]

Lots of us are first time donators to anything political. I think this shows how important this election is. The vets and current military folks deserve the best..they give us the best they have to offer. Everytime I view one of the ads I feel such pride..saving up for donation number 2. Does anyone have any idea how many people have donated? I find it interesting that the MSM no longer talk about the "big republican money" backing the SBVT..could that mean the number of folks donating is so big that it is no longer an issue?
God Bless America,
Greenvale

[Righteous]

Like the others I am a first time donor

I debated sending money to Bush's party as they were into the multimillions by the time the plate came my way

I actually thought about sending money to Nadar but that was a non starter

The idea is "No Money For Donuts"

I don't want my donation to buy donuts I want my money to support an ad that will shine the light on Kerry's war record

Jane Fonda got a pass overall but this guy is going down in flames

I am making another donation as my paycheck just arrived

[Becky]

This is the first time I have ever contributed to a "cause". I don't even
check the political donation box on my taxes feeling I need the donation
more. But, what the SBVs are doing is important and needs to be heard.
I will continue supporting them both monetarily and in writing. They
haven't asked for money, I chose to give it.

[Navy_Navy_Navy]

I sent him a thank you note - great letter!
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Altering course to starboard - On Fire, Keep Clear
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