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Letter to the
Editor
in Johnstown Tribune-Democrat:
No
Fans of Murtha
The following editorial appeared recently in the Johnstown
Tribune-Democrat: [LINK]
There are those who appreciate corrupt politicians because they make
the trains run on time. This was said of the great fascist, Benito
Mussolini. It could be said of Rep. John Murtha that he also runs the
trains on time. It certainly can be said that he brings home the
bacon. No other person has his or his family's names on more
buildings.
However, we in the Vets for the Truth
movement are in the category of the gentleman who said, "It is time we
find out. This guy is not going to be here forever, and what he has
done is unconscionable."
There are those who are beginning to
question why John Murtha, 74, has been acting the way he is. Some
believe it is because of physical conditions. Others point to Murtha's
prophetic words in the newly revealed ABSCAM tapes where he talks
about his lust to be in leadership. Whatever the reason, some in the
district are beginning to look at Murtha in a new light -- the light
of truth.
Vets for the Truth, of which I am local
co-chairman, has tried to bring to the attention of the voters of
District 12 the disrespect Murtha has shown to our troops on the front
lines of the battle against Islamic terror. Readers will note that we
have refrained from attacking his military record.
We cannot forgive Murtha for his
acceptance of an award from one of the most America-hating groups in
existence: Code Pink. This organization has nothing to do with cures
for cancer or any other beneficial purpose; it is a Marxist-led
organization with roots in the communist-led anti-war movement of the
1960s. Each Friday afternoon, they congregate outside Walter Reed Army
Hospital in Washington, D.C., and harass wounded troops and their
families. What could be more despicable?
Is it coincidence that Murtha's love
affair with Code Pink is related to his endorsement by the national
organ of the Communist Party USA -- the People's Weekly World? Is it
"Red-baiting" to question why John Murtha has become so closely
aligned with the radical left? I don't think so.
How do we, the voters of Pennsylvania's
12th District, justify seeing Murtha's name linked with the extremist
liberalism of Nancy Pelosi and Howard Dean and Michael Moore, not to
mention with that of Code Pink, MoveOn.org and the Communist Party
newspaper?
There is a long history of stories about
how individuals chasing after their lust for power are corrupted. A
man must still live by his actions. It is not for me to question
whether Congressman Murtha has done these things out of a sense of
trying to do good or evil. I may not judge the heart of another man. I
only know that John Murtha's actions are not good for Pennsylvania or
the United States of America.
And that is why we at Vets for the Truth
intend to see John Murtha come home for good.
Harry Beam
Lt. Col. USA Retired
Johnstown
[NOTE FROM VETS FOR THE TRUTH: In
accordance with FEC rules and regulations, Harry Beam resigned as
local co-chairman of Vets for the Truth so that he could participate
in the Diana Irey Campaign's 'Get Out The Vote' effort. We miss ya,
Harry!]
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