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FireDog53 · Ensign Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 55 Location: Detroit

Wounded Vet Buys Full Page Of Army Times

This gentleman felt so strongly about this that he paid for a full page ad
in the Sept 6th Edition of the Army Times. By Dexter Lehtinen, an Army
paratrooper and Ranger, severely wounded in 1971 while a reconnaissance
platoon leader in Vietnam. He later graduated first in his class from
Stanford Law School and later served as a Florida State Senator and the
United States Attorney in Miami.

Here is his Full Page Advertisement: John Kerry & Vietnam THE WOUNDS THAT
NEVER HEAL

In 1971, I awakened after three days of unconsciousness aboard a hospital
ship off the coast of Vietnam. I could not see, my jaws were wired shut, and
my left cheekbone was missing, a gaping hole in its place. Later, while
still in that condition at St Albans Naval Hospital, one of my earliest
recollections was hearing of John Kerrys testimony before Congress.

I remember lying there, in dis! belief, as I learned how Kerry told the world
that I served in an Army reminiscent of Genghis Khans; that officers like me
routinely let their men plunder villages and rape villagers at will; that
"war crimes" committed in Vietnam by my fellow soldiers "were not isolated
incidents but crimes committed on a day-to-day basis with the full awareness
of officers at all levels of command."

Then Kerry went to Paris, meeting with the North Vietnamese enemy officials,
all while our soldiers still fought in the field. The pain and disbelief I
felt listening to his words went deeper than the pain I felt from the enemy
fire which seriously wounded my face. Eighteen months later I was discharged
from the hospital, the wounds inflicted by the enemy fully healed. But more
than 30 years later, the wounds inflicted by John Kerry continue to bring
pain to scores of Vietnam veterans. Those wounds--the bearing of false
witness against me and a genera! tion of courageous young Americans who fought
and died in Vietnam-- are much more serious than any wound warranting a
Purple Heart. Those wounds go to the heart and soul. Those wounds never go
away.

Today, my son is a Marine Corps weapons officer, flying the F/A 18 Hornet.
He belongs to the same Marine Corps Kerry ridiculed with his 1971 book cover
showing protestors simulating the Iwo Jima Memorial, raising an upside-down
American flag. He flies the same F/A 18 fighter jet that Kerry voted against
in the U. S. Senate. And today, Kerrys picture hangs in an honored place in
Saigons war museum, as a hero to the Vietnamese Communists.

Yet, John Kerry shamelessly drapes himself in the imagery of Vietnam,
military service and the support of veterans devoid of any media scrutiny.
Meanwhile, the criticism and disapproval of Kerry by scores of veterans
continues to fall on deaf ears. Worse yet, any legitimate criticism of
Kerrys post-war record is discredited as a "personal" attack or an attack
again! st his service.

John Kerry is quick to surround himself with a handful of veterans and
claims overwhelming support from the veteran community. He ignores, however,
the wounds he inflicted on millions of veterans, and he refuses to sign a
waiver to release his military personal records and medical records. This is
the portrait of a man who has failed to comes to terms with his treacherous
past.

I, Dexter Lehtinen, paid for this ad personally, without any connection to
other individuals or groups, because I want the public to know what John
Kerry did to our Vietnam veterans.

Dexter Lehtinen

7700 S. W. 88th St., Ste. 303 Miami, FL 33156

Join the rally on Sunday, September 12th to Expose John Kerrys
Lies About Vietnam Vets. Hear from Vietnam Vets, POWs, B. G. Burkett (auth
or of Stolen Valor), and others.
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Tom Poole · Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 1:58 pm Post subject: ...Full Page Ad...

Surely this is news in one quarter or another. Has anyone seen ANYTHING in the MSM on this?
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m_drummond · Lt.Jg. Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Posts: 129 Location: Dallas TX

Nothing in the MSM. I emailed all the talk shows to give this guy some exposure.

He's the husband of a FL congresswoman (Ileana Ros-Lehtinen) - Hannity and Scarborough are friends of hers so I had expected that at least they would have picked up the story.
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redneckvet · Lt.Jg. Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 112 Location: NC

Just like "Stolen Honor", Just like "Steve Pitkin" of the VVAW recanting. Little or no exposure in the MSM.

....and they wonder why we think they are bias.
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nexialist · Seaman Recruit Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 6

Nope, nothing in the mainstream press.

I think I heard Michael Savage say something about this on his radio talk show.....I caught something about the cheekbone and sother injuries.....I was on the phone at the time.

Thank god for talk radio, the internet, and you Swifties

Dan

fortdixlover · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 5:14 am Post subject:

nexialist · Seaman Recruit Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 6

Dan Rather "stands by" this lie.

This is the opportunity to nail both him and CBS for shoddy, biased reporting. Rather is a lier.....but he always has been.

Michael Savage has called him and CBS on this, we have called him on it....but it seems like we are pissing into the wind.

I used Royal typewriters in the Army in 67' to 69'. I typed
"3rd Infantry Division" countless times. each time it looked just like you see here......NO superscript on 3rd....it is impossible to do with a mechanical typewriter.

The excellent animation clearly shows this.

Dan

3rd S&T Bn
3rd Infantry Division
Wurzburg, West Germany

George F. Thompson · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 7:23 am Post subject: Army Times advertisment.

I can assure you, these swift boat veterans are trying to denigrate one of America's most cherised establishment's, " Freedom of the Press ". I realy don't see what the big deal is all about. It's well known, the established print, radio and television journalists have an obligation to the public to deliver the truth to the reader or viewer. It's a shame, these so called veterans, who make such a big deal of protecting our freedoms are now accusing the pillar of truth, CBS, of tergiversation. What is this world coming too? Who in their right mind would believe a bunch of Vietnam veteran, psyhcopaths (who we know have ties to the Republican party), are now trying to discredit respected journalist's who have put their lives on the line, and are just trying to enlighten the american public with the truth, HAVE YOU PEOPLE NO SHAME.

Jason Blair & Peter Arnett

sixdogteam · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 3:43 pm Post subject: Re: Army Times advertisment.

a bunch of Vietnam veteran, psyhcopaths (who we know have ties to the Republican party

Proud to be a Viet Nam psycho! LOL
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Navy_Navy_Navy · Admin Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 5777

George, you need to put a "Sarcasm Alert" on that message of yours - someone new could take you seriously. Wink

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SooZQ · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:45 am Post subject:

Uh, yeah George. Shocked

Thought you were in the wrong place for a second! Laughing

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Nomorelies · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:50 am Post subject:

Dexter Lehtinen is married to a Florida representative (R) and I cannot remember her name. I did see her last week on a cable show (maybe Joe Scarborough). She is blonde and very smart, I think with a Latino surname since she doesn't use her husband's name.
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Steve Z · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 4:10 pm Post subject: Congresswoman Lehtenin

Dexter Lehtinen is married to Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (she uses both her maiden name and her husband's name). She is Cuban-American and represents a district in South Florida.

An ad like that might get a huge response in military-heavy Florida, whose 27 electoral votes will be critical to this election. Is there any chance of teaming up with Lehtinen, in order to avoid duplicate efforts and have the veterans' anti-Kerry message spread as efficiently as possible?
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SangRun Hunter · PO1 Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 462 Location: Zinzinnati

I am proud to be one the big contributors and Bush operators.

I proudly gave 2500 pennies to this cause and I plan on giving 2500 more every pay day until election.

If I could I would give 10000 pennies at a time, but alas I have other evil things to contribute to like my church or my childrens upbringing.

It is my evil plan to bring down the the honorable leftwing of the democratic party will all my money giving.
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[quote="FireDog53"]Wounded Vet Buys Full Page Of Army Times

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Dexter Lehtinen

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Is there a link to Army Times for this?