Letter: Vote the bums out

Editor, Daily News:

I watched C-SPAN for a few hours showing the debate on what needs to be done in Iraq.

Some used talking points like "cut and run," "surrender to the terrorists," "emboldening the enemy" and "stay and pay," while saying nearly the same things as their adversaries on the matter. All agreed, something must be done, and it's up to the Iraqis to do it.

Talking points may raise vote counts, but they also contribute to the body counts of our fighting forces in theater. They are trying to take credit for the eventual and obvious troop reduction that will soon take place. That will lead to more deaths of Americans in Iraq.

There is no shame in Washington, D.C. It is victory in the November elections that is the only true goal of those in congress and the White House that matters now. This I say is an outrage we should all feel.

Just a thought to ponder here. It takes about four months to take an American civilian and turn him into a soldier or Marine or combat-ready person. Why is it taking so long to train Iraqis to do the same? I think it's a human nature thing — that if someone else is willing to do my fighting for me, let them die instead of me.

To quote a line often used in politics: "Vote the bums out." Your child's life may depend on it.

Robert G. Jenkins , Naples