TruthOut.org, 6/25/06
As
a 29-year Army and Army Reserves veteran, I am horrified to see the
politicization of the US military under the Bush administration. The
“ethics and professionalism” of the US military has been targeted for
destruction by the civilian appointees of this administration. They
want “yes” men and women who do not question the legality of the
policies of the administration. Tragically, from the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs on down, Rumsfeld and crew have been successful in
stifling professional discussion within the military, with the
exception of former Army Chief of Staff Shinseki and now six retired
generals. Under the Bush administration, there is no accountability or
responsibility for criminal actions; privates and sergeants are
court-martialed, while senior civilian and military leaders responsible
for the criminal policies are free. [read more]