[Vision2020] RE: Apology and Stuff

[Phil Nisbet]

Mr. Hansen

I am confused here.  What comment did I make that was adverse to Veterans?

As I recall, all I had to say on the subject was that for the VFW and the 
American Legion, we retake the oath annually and that its application is not 
simply a matter of rote.  I have taken that oath more than a few times and I 
happen to take it very seriously.  Why would my saying that as a Vet we take 
the oath cause you to 'fly off the handle'.  I could see such if my comments 
had been any sort of denigration of any group of Vets, but they were not.

Phil Nisbet


>From: "Tom Hansen" <thansen at moscow.com>
>To: <pcnisbet1 at hotmail.com>
>CC: "Moscow Vision 2020" <vision2020 at moscow.com>
>Subject: Apology and Stuff
>Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 11:48:21 -0800
>
>Mr. Nisbet and Visionaires -
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>
>
>Upon reflection I found that I have erred in my previous posting and in my
>judgement concerning Mr. Nisbet.  We did, in fact, agree to peacefully
>coexist on a first-name basis (to coin an old phrase).  What promulgated my
>"flying off at the handle" at Mr. Nisbet were comments he made concerning
>veterans, a topic I hold most sacred.  My emotions clouded my memory and, 
>as
>a result, I irresponsibly and with total lack of maturity, lashed out at 
>Mr.
>Nisbet.
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>
>
>My sincerest apologies to Mr. Nisbet.
>
>
>
>That said, I would like to introduce this listserve to a fact that many may
>not be aware of:
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>
>
>The Bush administration, in its supposed zeal in support of our troops and
>our veterans has failed to continue a pursuit in which his predecessor
>(President Bill Clinton) had been actively involved while in office,
>accountability of of American troops that remain missing in action.  The
>Defense POW/Missing Office maintains a website and provides annual reports
>from:
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>http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/
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>As of January 1, 2006, there remain 1,808 Americans that have yet to be
>accounted for from the Vietnam War
>(http://www.tomandrodna.com/POW_MIA/POWMIA_0106.pdf).  For the
>Commander-in-Chief to preach troop support during times of war and yet turn
>his back on 1,808 unaccounted Americans while that country (Republic of
>Vietnam) seeks "Favored Nation" status goes beyond reason.  PEOPLE MUST BE
>HELD ACCOUNTABLE.  And that accountability starts at the top.
>
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>I now return the soap box to the next person in line.
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>Take care, Moscow.
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>
>
>Tom Hansen
>
>Moscow, Idaho
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>
>"Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the 
>tranquil
>and steady dedication of a lifetime."
>
>--Adlai E. Stevenson, Jr.
>
>
>

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