Regarding the Nov. 24 article written by Marine Corps Reserve Maj. Daniel J. Rabil, "Please impeach my commander in chief," in which he so succinctly stated the compelling need to remove our "hypocrite in chief," I was so touched by the courage of this Marine to risk his commission and his military career to speak the truth in defense of the principles he reveres.
Battlefield courage does not usually involve a lot of thought, but Maj. Rabil had lots of time to decide whether he wanted to put himself in harm's way. To his undying credit, he chose honor over safety and courage over security. He spoke the words in the hearts of the vast majority of military people.He spoke with conviction and courage in defense of his nation. If the Congress of the United States had half of Maj. Rabil's integrity, there would be no question that the "liar in chief" would be gone by January.
If the Joint Chiefs of Staff had half the courage of Maj. Rabil, they would demand Clinton's resignation or tender their own in protest rather than serve under someone bereft of honor and destitute of character.
If the pundits are right, Clinton may survive the impeachment, and Maj. Rabil may lose his commission and his career. How ironic if a man who is a serial liar retains the highest office in the land while another is removed whose only crime was to speak the truth.
Maj. Rabil will always possess something that Clinton never will have and that would be honor.
George Bible
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