It is unfortunate that the recent high-level criticism of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld only comes from former generals who have retired from their military service. Bogus information and the president's intense desire to sell his war aside, our military officers are taught to follow orders.
However, it is important that there be full and complete consideration before our troops are placed in harm's way.
When the president states that he has the full support of the officer corps fighting in the carnage that is Iraq, we should keep in mind the need to read between the lines and realize that their careers would certainly be ruined if they didn't give him the answer he demands.
Eugene Trousdale
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Salt Lake City