tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post959072076255252028..comments2024-01-04T07:21:18.243-05:00Comments on John In Carolina: Don't Do It, Tarheel HawkeyeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-51213797771582977132009-03-24T20:46:00.000-04:002009-03-24T20:46:00.000-04:00The online petition made the Grapevine on tonight'...The online petition made the Grapevine on tonight's Fox News. They reported that some 30,000 people have signed thus far.<BR/>cksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-40921051856637368952009-03-24T03:38:00.000-04:002009-03-24T03:38:00.000-04:00I signed the petition but if I hadn't, I would now...I signed the petition but if I hadn't, I would now just for Tarheel. <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry that the actions of some have diminished the pride that Tarheel rightfully felt for the awards he earned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-71181909941035649022009-03-23T08:23:00.000-04:002009-03-23T08:23:00.000-04:00John:The points made by your posters caused me to ...John:<BR/>The points made by your posters caused me to reconsider my decision to send the medal and commendation back to SECNAV.<BR/>I plan to send a letter to former Secretary Winter explaining how he has offended all recipients of military and civilian decorations from the Defense Department by giving a maggot like Murtha an honor he clearly did not deserve.<BR/>Every time I look at the framed commendation, I will remember what Winter has done to the reputation of the entire defense establishment.<BR/>Tarheel HawkeyeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-10695316669221077622009-03-22T23:51:00.000-04:002009-03-22T23:51:00.000-04:00I am a former Marine and without reservation I say...I am a former Marine and without reservation I say this: Murtha is a piece of trash scum. We called guys like him "shitbirds" when I was in the Corps.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15286049252911500440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-54215398722696808382009-03-22T18:29:00.000-04:002009-03-22T18:29:00.000-04:00Send 'em back. Who cares? The stunning thing was t...Send 'em back. Who cares? <BR/><BR/>The stunning thing was that it fell to hack like Murtha to tell the truth about the war.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-65548126036115209562009-03-22T18:04:00.000-04:002009-03-22T18:04:00.000-04:00Hello Tarheel Hawkeye,I agree with JinC and the co...Hello Tarheel Hawkeye,<BR/><BR/>I agree with JinC and the commenters here.<BR/><BR/>Think of it this way: The Navy Secretary doesn't deserve your award.<BR/><BR/>But let him know your thoughts which you're very good at doing.<BR/><BR/>I salute The Marines and all our military people <BR/><BR/>USAF retired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-82942833097375542492009-03-22T17:56:00.000-04:002009-03-22T17:56:00.000-04:00Dear Tarheel Hawkeye:I agree with JinC. You shoul...Dear Tarheel Hawkeye:<BR/><BR/>I agree with JinC. You should not give back an award that you earned.<BR/>A letter to the Secretary of the Navy would be in order.<BR/>cksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-70955204177857704952009-03-22T17:24:00.000-04:002009-03-22T17:24:00.000-04:00To Tarheel Hawkeye - please don't make a gesture t...To Tarheel Hawkeye - please don't make a gesture that is symbolic only to yourself, and not to the people who you are actually trying to reach. Recall John (I was in Viet Nam) Kerry, and his throwing his medals over the WH fence. Even though it appears he never really threw <B>his</B> medals over the fence, or any medals whatsoever, his "statement" became a mockery in the long run. Don't fall into that "principle trap".<BR/><BR/>Although I fully understand your anger and your disgust, you would be much better served by engaging the current occupant of the SecNav office to explain how he/they could demean all the other awardees in such a manner. Take the high road, not the anger road.<BR/><BR/>Remember, you presumably earned your distinction, and the fact that others did not will not diminish your efforts. Idiots like the hopefully soon-to-be-former Congressfool from Pennsylvania shouldn't cause you to relinquish your award, they should instill in yourself a greater desire to make sure your award is never again cheapened. Be vocal, not demonstrative.drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04750606810537926186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13073631.post-50450825932041696642009-03-22T15:30:00.000-04:002009-03-22T15:30:00.000-04:00Tarheel should keep his award and take pride in it...Tarheel should keep his award and take pride in it. It was only degraded by the current political hack serving as Secretary of the Navy. Semper Fi (Including sailors) to all who recived awards before!<BR/>North of DetroitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com