I respect Kavanaugh’s position but he is wrong on a host of levels and it all starts with his status as a currently serving officer. When we retire we are citizens again. (1)
Retired military leaders shouldn’t endorse for president - Los Angeles Times latimes.com/opinion/story/…
Retired military leaders shouldn’t endorse for president - Los Angeles Times latimes.com/opinion/story/…
The old saying that perspective is a matter of where you sit is on point here. I took off my uniform and enjoy the full rights of an American citizen as do these generals. I disagree with...well most of them but they have every right to speak out. (2)
I was especially put off by this nugget: “For one thing, the American public tends not to distinguish between active and retired generals.” Really? He uses Mattis as an example but he was a political appointee. We are in a fight for our country and I want all hands on deck. (3)
I used to chafe at this myself. But that ship has sailed. I passionately believe Active Duty service members should remain apolitical but taking a commission doesn’t mean a lifetime of silence. It also doesn’t grant you “super citizenship”. We serve and we fold into society. (4)
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