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Jesse "The Pinhead" Ventura

Via CableNewser: A story about former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura, which includes this choice tidbit:

His weekend show on MSNBC was canceled in part, he suspects, because he is adamantly opposed to the Iraq war and unafraid to say things that mainstream media consider over the top, like why don't the Bush daughters enlist if their father is so gung-ho for war. (emphasis mine - Dave)

Um...how about because they are independent beings, who may or may not agree with their father, with the war, etc. They have no obligation to join up, and should not be criticized for not doing so. Nor should President Bush be criticized for his daughters' apparent decision to forgo military service. Military service is honorable, but not required. If someone does not opt to serve in the military, it can't be considered a character flaw in & of itself.

Posted at February 13, 2004 04:03 PM | TrackBack