What outcry?

Dear Editor,

I would just like to respond to the letter from HM2 Hayes. First off Mike Hendricks is not a reporter, he is an opinion columnist where as anything he writes is his opinion on what is going on in today's world. And to say that calling our president "Dubya" is a sorry example for a journalist and a professor to set, it reminds me of time not to long ago when a lot of Americans including reporters were calling a president "Slick Willy" and "Bubba." My question is, where was the outcry from the masses then?

I have the utmost respect for our military and I know that if they are asked to do a job for us that they will do it in their best ability as they are trained. My brother served three years in the military as Navy and Marines until his death. I thought he was doing a great service to his country, and I loved him for that.

As for the upcoming war with Iraq. Do I support the decision to go to war? Not even close. Do I think the war has anything at all to do with fighting terrorism? Again, no.

But this is my opinion and I could be wrong and if I am, well then, I will apologize when that happens. By the way, for those wondering, my brother who served in Navy was the same person my dad lost in November of 2001. His name was Brandon Hendricks, my older brother.

Thank you

Michael Hendricks

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