Letter in
Murtha's hometown newspaper:
"Longtime
Supporters No Longer Cheering"
[NOTE: Congressman John Murtha's hometown newspaper, the Johnstown
Tribune-Democrat, has published the following letter to the editor in
their print edition for Sunday, Sept. 3rd. As with many other such
letters, the newspaper has not included it on their website. Hat tip
to:
FreeRepublicForums.]
I attended the annual Conemaugh Valley Friends of the NRA banquet in
Johnstown. This fundraiser supports local youth hunting and shooting
programs.
This year, the event was very interesting. Washington County
Commissioner Diana Irey, candidate for Congress, and John Hugya, chief
of staff for U.S. Rep. John Murtha, attended.
Both Irey and Murtha are longtime Second Amendment advocates.
The especially interesting part? Attendees cheered every time Irey's
name was mentioned and booed every time Murtha's name was mentioned.
While I thought it poor taste that Murtha was booed, it begs the
question: Why?
Why would men and women who in the past always cheered our local
congressman turn so vocal against him?
I believe it's because he has moved too far to the left in his quest
for political gain and no longer represents the views of most of his
constituents.
While I disagree with his recent comments on Iraq, I think he's made a
brilliant political move. The very worst that could happen is that he
loses the election and retires a rich man.
If what happened at that banquet is any indication, and I think it is,
Murtha is in trouble. He has alienated his constituents and is
vulnerable in this election.
While I applaud all the good things he has done for our area, and
greatly respect his military service, perhaps it is time for a change.
-Owen
R. Hofecker, Jr.
Johnstown, retired Army captain.
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