Thanks to a Marine: Letter of Support to Rep. Murtha

[WilliamPitt]

Dear sir:

At first glance, you may find yourself surprised upon receiving this letter. We, the undersigned, are considered by some to be the 'lunatic fringe' of the Democratic Party. We are the activists, the diggers, the bitter-enders, the ones who march, the ones who have been against this Iraq fiasco since the beginning. In recent parlance, we are the Michael Moore wing of the party.

According to the President, however, so are you. You are a coward, you are a traitor to the Marines you served with, the uniform you wore, and the country you have given your life to. In other words, you are another American who is getting his reputation savaged in public for daring to stand against this administration and its foolish, wretched invasion.

As a conservative Democrat, one who voted in favor of the Iraq War Resolution, you are probably not used to recieving letters of support from our end of the pool. Know you, sir, that we stand with you. We support our troops, we love our country, and we know a bad and bloody policy when we see one. We want to get out of that country as soon as possible.

Your brave stand has put this question at the forefront of our national discussion, and you are under withering assault because of it. We, the undersigned members of DemocraticUnderground, stand with you. We honor your service as a Marine, as a member of the House, and as a Democrat. We thank you for taking this stand. We will do all we can to rubbish the nonsense being heaped upon your good name. If we all stand together, we will prevail.

Marine Corps General Alexander Vandergrift once said, "The bended knee is not a tradition of our Corps." Do not bend your knee to these sunshine patriots. Stand and be true, and know that we stand with you.

Very sincerely yours,

WilliamPitt
DemocraticUnderground.com
Member since 2001

[ohio_liberal]

1. Thank God Rep Murtha had the fortitude to step up and say it

Sir, you rock! :patriot:

[NMDemDist2]

2. Agreed, AzDemDist6

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. We stand with you Colonel Murtha

and we salute you.

[AuntiBush]

58. Here, here!

:patriot: to Colonel Murtha!!!!

[Coexist]

4. Very sincerely yours,

FlDem5

[imax2268]

5. Thank you sir,

Kick Their Asses...!!!

HOORAH!

[Wetzelbill]

6. We're all behind you Rep. Murtha

Keep Fighting!

Bill Wetzel
DU Member since 2003
Democrat Forever!

[BOSSHOG]

7. Semper Fi Colonel

[Joe Chi Minh]

279. And that motto, "Semper Fi" must mean something to a man

who served "at the sharp end" with the men, unlike the paper-shuffling, "mouth and trousers" patriots in their bunkers; a man whose sense of loyal camaraderie with them, like that of John Kerry, remains unbroken over the years. A man who'd probably prefer to fight without body or vehicle armour, himself, rather than see his men betrayed by avaricuous but miserly war profiteers. **** 'em! Semper Fi, indeed!

[NNN0LHI]

K and N n/t

[IndyOp]

8. Thank you Congressman Murtha -

You risked your life in combat long ago. Now you are risking your reputation to speak out and save lives. Please hold your ground.

[clydefrand]

9. My husband and I support you all the way. Never give up!

[WiseButAngrySara]

10. We the Undersigned, Stand with you, and Thank you. Without Bended

Knee. Bless you and those lives lost and those lives left.

[pacalo]

11. Thanks, Rep. Murtha, for speaking out for our soldiers...

& for the majority of Americans.

I can't tell you how impressed I was when I heard your speech.

:patriot:

[merbex]

12. I sent my letter to Murtha today - I let my brother read it this morning

and he asked if he could give me the stamp as a sign of support

Mr Murtha you've started the debate we all need

[samplegirl]

13. Great post

Kick!

[H2O Man]

14. Dear Sir:

Many of us on the democratic left come from proud, patriotic military families. We understand the implications of Donald Rumsfeld's decision in the fall of 2002, to no longer be guided by the Pentagon's TPFDL (time-phased forces deployment list). On behalf of our family and friends serving in the US military, we thank you for your brave stance.

Sincerely,
Patrick Waterman

[Lars39]

15. Yes, indeed we do.

Thank you, Congressman Murtha.

[aquart]

16. thank you for speaking up.

it's clear it was your love for our soldiers and our country that made you speak.

[RufusEarl]

17. Thanks you Congressman Murtha

And thank you Mr. Pitt, well written and agreed upon.

[AlwaysDemocrat]

18. Thank you Representative Murtha

You have my support and gratitude for daring to speak the truth. Your dedication to the welfare of those who serve our country is admirable.

[Pam-Moby]

19. Thank you Congressman Murtha

[TayTay]

20. Thank you Cong. Murtha

Thank you for standing up for our troops who have been asked to unfairly carry the burden of this war while the chickenhawks in Congress desert them by failing to fully support them with actions and not just empty words.

Thank you sir for showing what true patriotism really means and for speaking truth to power.

[mzmolly]

21. Very very nice Mr. Pitt. And, THANK YOU Rep. Murtha.

:toast:

[KerryOn]

22. Thank You Colonel Murtha

Thank you for standing up and saying want needed to be said. We stand with you and we support you.

I Salute You Colonel.
Darrell Riley

[DinahMoeHum]

23. God Bless You, Congressman Murtha.

:patriot::patriot::patriot:
:kick::kick::kick:

[Cha]

24. Congressman Jack Murtha,

Thank you, for standing up and saying what you believe to be the very best for our soldiers in Iraq.

They need a friend like you.

[Burried News]

25. Semper Fi Murtha - from Vietnam class of 66

[Roxy66]

26. Thank you

[jus_the_facts]

27. K'n'N...

:patriot:

[Blue Diadem]

28. Thank you Rep. Murtha

My husband and I stand with you.

:patriot:

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

29. Cong. Murtha, thank you for your service to our country and for

standing up and saying out loud what needed to be said.

This is one life-long Democrat that is behind you 100%.

Maureen O'Hagan
Proud member of DU since January, 2004

[meganmonkey]

30. Very sincerely,

Megan Andrews (no shame in saying who I really am)

:patriot:

[AuntPatsy]

31. Beautifuly written William, I echo your sentiments to Mr Murtha

and he has my thanks as well for standing up to this Culture of Corruption

[stillcool]

32. Thank-you sir...

[SalmonChantedEvening]

33. Thank you Congressman Murtha from a fellow Pennsylvanian

You do our country and our Commonwealth proud for speaking out over this administration's poorly conceived and implemented policy.

:patriot:

[Ladyhawk]

34. Thank you for your courage, Congressman.

Thank you for standing up for our troops. :patriot:

-Ladyhawk
Member of DU Since 2003

[proud patriot]

35. I Thank You Sir

:patriot:

[blue neen]

36. On behalf of my husband, my son, and myself

thank you Congressman Murtha for your courage and all of your service to our country. You are a public servant in the truest sense of the words.

From your district in Pennsylvania,

Jeannine Love
DU Member since 2004
Registered Democrat since 1974

[B Calm]

37. Rep. Murtha, I'm another Vietnam era vet & I stand with you!

[Old and In the Way]

38. We appreciate your courage and patriotism Rep. Murtha.

I hope your principaled stand will finally force Congress to have a serious dialog on this unwinnable war.

[bleedingheart]

39. You have my support Representative Murtha

signed Bleedingheart in the 18th congressional district of Pennsylvania.

[BrotherBuzz]

40. Thank you Congressman John Murtha

[i miss america]

41. I too stand with you

:patriot:

[Lugnut]

42. Thank you Congressman Murtha

From the PA 11th congressional district.

Member of Democratic Underground since 2001
Registered Democrat since 1966

[DearAbby]

43. So Proud to stand with you Re. Murtha

:salute:

[EC]

44. Proud to add my support..

:kick:

[Ilsa]

45. Thank you for all that you have risked for the good of this

great nation. We stand with you, Sir! God Bless You and Yours!

Ilsa, her husband and children

[Me.]

46. Signed

With Thanks, Admiration & Respect
on this, the 18th day of November, 2005

[RazzleDazzle]

47. This is a job for a Marine,

speaking truth to power. Thank God we've got one on duty.

Don't ever back down.

Thank you for your service, all of it.

[pinto]

48. You know of where you speak. Thank you, Rep. Murtha.

[mdmc]

49. mdmc

mdmc

[sonias]

50. Stand proud Congressman Murtha!

Millions of us stand proudly behind you. You gave voice to our soldiers. They need you now more than ever.

And you have finally opened the discussion in Congress where it needs to be debated honestly. For that, the majority of America thanks you and stands with you too.

Sonia

[vogonity]

With tears in my eyes, I thank you Mr Murtha

[vogonity]

51. With tears in my eyes, I thank you Mr Murtha

[karlrschneider]

52. Please to add my old liberal veteran's appreciation.

Karl Schneider
USAF 1963-1968.

[Canadian Socialist]

53. As a Canadian army brat

is there anyway my voice can be heard? I just want the real American patriots to know that their "foreign" friends support them.

[PDittie]

54. Semper Fi, Colonel.

I stand with you.

[Proud liberal Kat]

55. I stand with you Col Murtha

Kathleen Ogni

[Walt Starr]

56. With the deepest gratitude to a fine patriot from a prowd American. n/t

[Junkdrawer]

57. Speak truth to power...

[Tuesday_Morning]

59. Thank you, Rep. Murtha!

Thank you for your service to this country.

[Warren Stupidity]

60. Signed

Warren Stupidity,

fighting outright idiocy since November 2000.

[Kadie]

61. Thank You.

Kadie

[progressivebydesign]

62. Congressman Murtha you make me proud to be an American. Thank you. n/t

[Paulie]

63. A wake up call with some PT

and let the morning sunshine disinfect the Congress!

Thank You!!!! :yourock:

[johnaries]

64. Thank you, Rep. Murtha. We stand with you, because we know

you are standing up for our Troops.

[mopinko]

65. stand tall sir

and fuck those liars.
mo cahill

[Laurab]

66. Thank you, Rep. Murtha

For your courage, your patriotism, and for the hope you have given me.

Lori B., Buffalo, NY

[progressoid]

67. Here's another bleeding heart liberal, standing in support of Murtha!

[redwitch]

68. Bless you sir.

I value your service to our country, especially now as you stand up for the American troops who have been put in this wretched situation. The stories you told of the wounded and maimed made me weep. I would be proud to shake your hand. Thank you for your bravery.

J Doonan

[grace0418]

69. Thank you sir.

I am heartened by your brave stand. Maybe there is hope for this country.

[bleever]

70. Thank you, Representative Murtha, for speaking your own truth.

I honor your service to America, and to the truth that is her lifeblood and makes her promise of liberty and justice a gift to this planet.

Democrat or Republican, I wish there were more people of your caliber holding office.

[newscott]

71. THank you for doing this Will

Where do I sign?

[WilliamPitt]

91. You just did

:)

[DemReadingDU]

72. Thank you Rep. Murtha

We stand with you.

[MuseRider]

73. 4 more here.

My family and I thank you for bringing this into the national dialog.

We stand firmly behind you.

[calimary]

76. Four more here, too.

calimary plus three (husband, daughter and son), in honor of the service of yet another four of us: our two fathers - both of whom were WW2 veterans, AND their wives, who kept the vigil for them here at home.

We salute you, Congressman Murtha. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your courage. Thank you for speaking truth to power and saying what needs to be said. And thank you also for hitting back when the chickenhawks started to flap their atrophied, anemic wings at you.

:thumbsup:

[ClassWarrior]

74. Never Give Up, Mr. Congressman.

ClassWarrior,
DU Member since 2003

NGU.

[Nothing Without Hope]

75. Thank your for your courage, compassion and integrity, Rep. Murtha.

With everything that is happening, we badly need not only truthtellers like you, but the knowledge that there are still people in government who can be trusted to try to do what is right. You have shown yourself to be one of them.

Thank you for your service, not only in the military but in what you are doing now. We are all in this together, and together we will see the country through these dark times.

Hope

[ClayZ]

77. We salute you, Rep. Murtha

As anti-war parents of a Navy Veteran, we salute you and your efforts to turn this country back to a path of sanity!

:patriot:

[Qanisqineq]

78. Thank you, Rep. Murtha

"Qanisqineq"

Fort Carson, CO
Member since 2004

[cry baby]

79. Thank you, sir.

[fearnobush]

80. Those who smear you, voted for chicken hawks. We stand with you.

Thanks Jack.

[dog_lovin_dem]

81. Thank you, Sir.

Your courageous stand has given me hope for America's future. My husband, son and I stand with you 100%.

[never cry wolf]

82. Standing proud, Rep. Murtha!

I know you love our country as I do and put it before partisanship. Thank you for your service both in government and as a marine. I salute you sir.

[donheld]

83. Be honest and keep it up

donald heldenbrand

[dread]

84. Thank You, Sir

[mzmolly]

85. We need many, many more DU-ers to thank Jack Murtha as HE will be

THE catalyst for change in Iraq.

:toast:

[Window]

86. Dear Rep. Murtha.

Thank you. Thank you for your service to our country and to the vast majority of Americans who support the troops and want this war to end. Thank you from our family who have two young men we want to come home, and NOT in a flag-draped coffin. We want them home as soon as possible and with their limbs and minds intact. Thank you Sir, thank you.


Anne P. Edgar
Proud Democractic Underground Member
Since 2001


Peace



*Will Pitt you've done it again. Thank you too Sir.

[texpatriot2004]

87. Stand your ground, don't back down. I stand with you. We all do.

"I will stand my ground and I won't back down, you can stand me up at the gates of hell and I won't back down."

Thank you for taking a stand on this crucial issue. Thank you for speaking the truth about Iraq. Thank you for speaking up for the soldiers who can't speak for themselves.

You are right. Stand your ground and no that you are surrounded by your fellow patriots. :patriot:

[oregonindy]

88. awesome letter!!!

[eridani]

89. Hear! Hear!

The proposal to cut back our visible presence in the ME as a whole, and rely on rapid response forces instead, is one of the sanest proposals I've heard yet.

[Hissyspit]

90. Sincere thanks from North Carolina.

[MaggieSwanson]

92. Thank you, Congressman Murtha.

Listening to you speak from the floor of the House tonight brought tears to my eyes. The simple, sincere truth - unvarnished - reached all but the blackest of hearts.

Your words will continue to resonate.

You, sir, are a true patriot.

[mmonk]

93. Thank you Congressman Murtha

mmonk
DU member since 2003
patriot

[Raksha]

94. Rep. Murtha, thank you for your long service to our country

both in the Marines and in Congress. Thank you especially for your TRUE support of our long-suffering troops in Iraq, and for your efforts to bring them home.

Sincerely,
Linda Sang
(Raksha on Democratic Underground)

[AntiFascist]

95. No matter what they say....

your bravery and leadership serve as an example to all Democrats. Thank you.

[lamp_shade]

96. Two more here

Me and my daughter. We shed a few tears of pride last night watching the news coverage of your courageous stand.

[mikelewis]

97. Signed and Nominated...

Well done Rep. Murtha.

[AlecBGreen]

98. Amen

Rep. Murtha - Thank you for your continued bravery and support of this country. You are voicing things that very few others are willing to say. We salute you and stand by you and our men and women in uniform. Please keep up you hardwork, for their benefit and ours.

Bless You
-Alec Bauserman

[althecat]

99. Kia kaha comrade Murtha

:kick:

[roguevalley]

100. I tried all day to call you and tell you how proud we are of you,

Mr. Murtha. We in Alaska have a lot of military and we love them. It hurts us terribly to lose anyone. You did your duty again, standing up and speaking the truth and for that, you have our deepest appreciation
and respect.

The Bishop Family
Alaska

[Mutley]

101. Thank you Rep Murtha.

Your words last night were a beacon of hope amid an ocean of bizarre, juvenile, political targets -- and were right on target. Thank you.

[cynatnite]

102. Thank You for your great service to this country...

Cynthia H.

[Growler]

103. Thank you, Rep. Murtha!

[w8liftinglady]

104. the people are with you,Rep. Murtha

Thank you for looking out for my son.You are a hero,and I would be proud to have you as my congressman.

[ozymandius]

105. Courage for your convictions, Sir, for you are noble and right.

[joanski0]

106. Thank you, Sir.

Thank you for speaking the truth. I am proud to be in your District and to have voted for you. And we here in southwest PA will continue to support and vote for you.

[KyndCulture]

107. I stand with you. Rep. Murtha.

Lisa Knappe
Democratic Underground Member

[EFerrari]

108. Mr. Murtha

Thank you for your courage.

Thank you for standing up for the true interests of the American people, for our children and their future.

Thank you for confronting the war profiteers. We know who they are.

Most of all, thank you for the breathe of fresh air. We've been needing it and we are grateful to you. We will never forget what you did today.

Elizabeth Ferrari
San Francisco, but today a virtual Pennsylvanian

[blindpig]

109. Thank you Rep. Murtha, you are a true patriot.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

110. This ex-marine thanks Murtha for having the courage to step up.

I'm not usually an admirer of anyone who flaunts his veteran status but, in this case, it was just what was needed.

[Kolesar]

111. I always thought of Jack as the man who protected the mountains &rivers...

...when he was representing the Laurel Mountain Highlands in the 1980s. Thanks for all of your service from this whitewater kayaker and grandson of FDR.

[smartvoter]

112. This letter speaks for me.

[Kukesa]

113. Thank you, Congressman Murtha.

My daddy was a Marine -- you and he make me proud.

Carolyn
Dayton, Ohio

[SarasotaDem]

114. We stand with you

Proud of you Rep. Murtha <S>

[UpInArms]

115. Thank you, Congressman Murtha

The truth you speak is needed by this entire country.

With deepest respect,

Bridget Gibson
Member of DemocraticUnderground.com since 2001

[all.of.me]

116. thank you, thank you, thank you, rep. murtha.

sincerely,

genevat

[FearofFutility]

117. Thank you for speaking the truth

You are a true patriot.

[msturgis524]

118. Thank You

[matcom]

119. Sincerely yours,

Matcom
U.S. Army Veteran

[GOPFighter]

120. This veteran is proud to support Rep. Murtha!

USAF 1965-1969

I had tears in my eyes as I watched Rep. Murtha savage the Bush Administrations, "Stay the Course." After almost three years of fighting, that's the sum total of their plan! "Stay the Course." I believe that was Gen. George Custer's plan also.

Even if the war was justified, this administration bungled averything about it, too few troops, too little equipment, and no strategic plan except for the march down the streets of Bahgdad to a shower of roses. Once it was obvious our troops were in deep shit over there, how did this administrtion react? By cutting taxes, cutting VA benefits, and demonizing anyone who questioned or opposed the war.

Maybe Rep. Murtha's resolution will be the stick that breaks the back of our national nightmare.

[Seabiscuit]

121. With bloodied but not bowed hearts we thank you, John Mertha!!!

They can call us the "lunatic fringe" all they want, we know who the real lunatics are in this country, and they do not participate regularly on this forum. We do. And we know a true American hero and patriot when we see one. And we know you fit that description. Thank you for speaking your heart and for speaking truth to power.

[immoderate]

122. Thanks, Rep. Murtha for a true demonstration of leadership!

Would that all in the government could have a clear view of the problems that beset us, and offer a realistic response.

All your life you have shown bravery, but never more than you demonstrate right now. I stand with you at this time.

--IMM

[Sydnie]

123. Thank you Sir

For having the courage of your convictions. Beacuse of your statements, many may be spared.

[lonestarnot]

124. Ewww yes Willam Pitt sp on porpos! You do speak for me here!

[Speed8098]

125. Thanks for the letter Will

And thank you Mr. Murtha, you are the voice we need.
:kick:

[mcscajun]

126. Thank you, Rep. Murtha!

Thank you for your service, then and now. You are a hero and a patriot, and told the entire country what it needed to hear. You slapped the chicken hawks back hard, something that's been a long time coming. Your support for the troops is a lot more genuine and well-demonstrated than that of those who mindlessly display the slogan, and certainly a world away from that of our President who won't even attend funerals, much less pay attention to the basic needs of our troops, or our veterans.

I stand with you, sir. Well done.

:patriot:

Maureen Sheridan
Rockaway, NJ
DU Member since November 2004
ACLU Member since October 2001
Democrat Forever

[holboz]

127. A multitude of thanks for your service: past, present, & future

We won't be bullied into turning our back on what is right for this country and our troops!

Holboz
Arkansas

[Jivenwail]

128. Thank you!

And thank you for your service to this country, both in uniform and as a servant of the people. I applaud your courage, your conviction and your belief in the truth. Semper Fi!

[smoogatz]

129. "Rubbish the nonsense"?

What the hell does that mean? Otherwise, A+, Mr. Pitt.

[CottonBear]

130. Thank you Congressman Murtha!

Thank you for your service to our nation, both in the military and as an elected representative. You are a true patriot and a great Democrat!

CottonBear
Democrat from Athens, GA

[Mend]

131. Thank you for your courage then and now.

[Surya Gayatri]

132. Thank you to a true Marine

Real true blue Marines always stand up for truth, whatever the personal cost. Thank you for being a real leader and true Marine, Rep. Murtha. Keep up the good fight. SG

[ElsewheresDaughter]

133. We stand too Rep. Muthra from this wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher

[Catbird]

134. Many thanks . . .

from a granddaughter, daughter, and wife of veterans.

[emald]

135. Rep Murtha has my backing

At least he has pointed out reality on the Iraq war. WE SHOULD NOT BE IN IRAQ. GET OUT NOW! * should be in prison for this decision.

[Redstone]

136. L’audace, encore de l’audace, et toujours de l’audace.

R.T. Redstone

[warrior1]

137. Thank you Congressman Murtha

I watch your heroic speech last night on CSPAN and saw a man who through his vast experience as a leader and a fighter showing compassion for his fellow American's, our soldiers. The forgotten ones by design by our media and lazy lapdogs for the selected president. The gop shamed themselves by not taking the opportunity to stand with you and the GI's and help them get out of this quagmire of bush's creation.

I stand with you and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you sir

Mary

[bigbrother05]

138. Sign us up! K&R eom

[Johnny Noshoes]

139. Thank you

Thank you Congressman Murtha for your service and for speaking truth to power. Together we will restore the honor of our country.

John W Gerardi

[willing dwarf]

140. Congressman Murtha has kept faith with the American people.

Thank you so much for your leadership. It has been sorely needed, and we are very grateful.

[cmd]

141. Thank you, Congressman Murtha

I did not support the invasion of Iraq, but understand that our men and women in uniform deserve our respect. It is because of that respect that we need to end our presence in Iraq as soon as possible. Poor leadership has cost too many lives - both coalition and Iraqi. End it now.

[madokie]

142. Add my name to that

A lied to 15 month Veteran of another boondoggle. In high school we were told the commies are coming, we must stop them there before they get here, and on and on. Thank You for speaking so eloquently, for using words to speak the truth not LIES.

[KarenS]

143. ThankYou, Representative Murtha

for your many years of service to this Country.

ThankYou for standing up for our soldiers and their families.

Karen Spencer
Longmont Colorado

[ArmchairMeme]

Thank you, Sir!

Thank you for speaking for our veterans of Irag.

[jlayson]

144. Mister Murtha

We are with you sir

[Darkhawk32]

145. Thank you, Col. Murtha. Thank you. n/t

[AtLiberty]

146. Thanks, Rep. Murtha

YOU ROCK!!!

[stubtoe]

147. Thank You Colonel Murtha

You are a true American Hero!

[toyontoots]

148. Thank you, Congressman Murtha

Thank you, Congressman Murtha, for having the courage to speak your truth to the Bush Administration. We need TRUE patriots like you to
help our country in these difficult times.

[MelissaB]

149. Thank You Congressman Murtha

for having the courage to stand up and say want needed to be said.

Melissa and Tony Blose
Florence, AL

:patriot:

[Midlodemocrat]

150. Thank you, sir.

[peace_on_earth]

151. Thank you Congressman Murtha!! We've got your back! n/t

[riverwalker]

152. with gratitude

Rep. Murtha,
Thank you for your integrity. My father, a 90 year old veteran of Normandy and former POW is behind you and sends his gratitude as well.
Ms. E

[Sal316]

153. This disabled Navy vet says thanks.

Christian Salafia
USN 1992-1995
USS Enterprise

[blm]

154. Thank you Patriot Murtha.

.

[DemExpat]

155. Your much needed voice is a breath of fresh air, Congressman!

and we support and salute you,

:kick:

DemEx

[Orion The Hunter]

156. Thank you Congressman Murtha

And very well done letter as well, Mr. Pitt.

[mod mom]

157. Thank you Rep Murtha for your service to our country + your words of

reason. Our young men and women in the armed forces deserve better than a commander in chief who fails to put forward a game plan. Please continue your fight.

sincerely,

Dorri Steinhoff
Bexley, OH

ps I am ashamed of the spiteful words that came from a representative from my state. Her delayed victory (due to high humidity, we are told) over Paul Hackett is an example, coupled with the GAO Report on Electronic Voting Machines, of why we need to fight for fair, transparent and verifiable elections.

[VLC98]

158. Outstanding letter Mr. Pitt.

Thank you Congressman Murtha! I let my 12 year old son stay up to hear the debate and watch your demonstration of true patriotism last night. You are a very brave and honorable man.
Vanessa. Wife of retired MSgt, USAF.

[PurpleChez]

159. Thank you, Congressman Murtha!

And I am proud that my native state has produced a voice of courage and honesty.

[Chicken George]

160. Thank You Sir

You answered the call then and you are now taking the fight to them. Carry on Sir.

[graywarrior]

161. Letter packs a punch, as usual for Will

Thanks Congressman Murta. You are a soldier's hero.

[scarface2004]

162. i m all in!!

bush has got to go!

[Imalittleteapot]

163. We know who really cares about our troops.

Your words and resolution stirred my emotions. I have been waiting for someone of your integrity and stature, and with sound military knowledge to come forward to express the concerns of many Americans about the war in Iraq. Your passion for our troops lends credibility to your stance and should be apparent to everyone that heard your press conference and speech on the House floor. The House majority attempted to turn your heartfelt wisdom and words into an action against the men and women serving in Iraq . They should be ashamed. I believe that a majority of Americans, like me, agree with your premise and oppose the Republican action against you.

Thank you Representative Murtha for bringing to the forefront the injustice of the war to our troops and the Iraqi people, and for restoring what little faith I have our leaders.

Sir, you are a hero. You support our troops. I support you.

:loveya:

[fight4my3sons]

164. Thank you Congressman Murtha.

[bullwinkle428]

165. Thank you very much, Rep. Murtha...

more and more Americans will finally start to wake up and finally "get it" when incredibly brave souls like you stand up and speak the truth!

[okasha]

166. Thank you for telling the truth, Sir!

Thank you for your courage and for leading by example. I'm not your constituent--I'm from Texas--but I'm proud to say you represent me.

[Twist_U_Up]

167. I am once again PROUD !! Thank You Congressman Murtha

[formercia]

168. You have my support, sir.

Semper Fi.

[im10ashus]

169. GREAT POST!!!

Dear Sir: You have served your country well in both the military and in Congress. You speak for a majority of the American people and we thank you. :yourock: :kick: :patriot:

[kiteinthewind]

170. To a great American HERO!!

We love you, Jack Murtha, for the courage you have shown. God Bless You!!
:loveya:

[Schweeney]

171. Many Thanks Congressman Murtha

You are a true patriot.

[Berserker]

172. Thank You Mr. Murtha

Out of the din of republican lies and media stunts came a patriotic voice that spoke for many.
Thank You Sir.

[Lindsey]

174. A sincere Thank you, Congressman Murtha

Lindsey
DU Member - 2001-present

[annabanana]

173. Thank You Congressman

Your principled stand will make it easier for others who have seen the paucity of this administration's policies to stand up against them.

[SammyBlue]

175. To the Honorable Rep. Murtha

It takes a brave man to admit he's wrong. It takes a braver man to admit he's wrong in the face of powerful forces with a history of attempting to destroy their political opponents.

I figure the person who has it all figured out is a fool. College examinations not withstanding, it takes an intelligent man to say "I just don't know the answer."

Your stance did both of these. I know you supported the Iraq resolution when it came up. And the fact that you changed your mind and now support ending this un-needed and brutally violent policy of unwarranted death of American GIs and Iraqi civilians shows the bankruptcy of this policy.

I have never served. I am medically ineligible due to mental illness and physical limitation. I serve my country by being politically active, supporting policies that make this country I love greater, while working to oppose or completely overturn policies that weaken America. I know the Iraqi policy does just that. Don't let these snake oil salesmen across the aisle denigrate your service because of a principled stance against needless death.

Please keep up the fight to bring our troops home as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Sammyblue
Graduate Student/Business Owner
Tucson, AZ
Democratic Underground.com member since 2003

[Horse with no Name]

176. My family salutes you

My brother is currently serving as a Sgt. in the USMC with two tours,
My sister in law is currently serving in the US Navy, my cousin is currently serving in the US Army with three tours, and another cousin is currently serving in the US Army with two tours. Another cousin is now retired after serving two tours with the US Army in Iraq.
There has been enough blood shed in this illegal war. Thank you for speaking out.

[StephanieMarie]

177. Rep Murtha, You're my new hero!

Stay the course, keep speaking out until you bring them home.

[stepnw1f]

178. Thank You, Mr. Murtha, Sir! (nt)

[catabryna]

179. Thank you Congressman Murtha

Carole Allridge
Leander, TX

[spanone]

180. Thank You!

[connecticut yankee]

181. Thanks from another loyal American

Thank you so much, Rep. Murtha. Thanks for having the courage to speak out, knowing you would be savaged by the right wing.

Thanks for having the guts to admit you were mistaken.

You have millions of people behind you -- loyal Americans, such as yourself, who want to restore our beloved country's honor and integrity.

[katinmn]

182. Stand strong, Congressman Murtha!

I am one of those who cried when speaking to your staff on the phone when calling to thank you on Thursday. We are desperate for a conclusion to this wrong-headed, mismanaged, directionless war.

I didn't know much about you before this week but I've since come to learn that you are also fighting for a fair and just budget, one that doesn't rob the poor to line the pockets of the rich. One that seeks to preserve the middle-class.

I'm glad we have a strong and honest leader in the front lines on both of these issues.

[yorkiemommie1]

183. My heartfelt thanks,

Y.M. in Los Angeles, CA.

[daveskilt]

184. signed - Dave Sneddon - a new US citizen

[FizzFuzz]

185. Rep. Murtha, I was glad to see you on CNN.

I was heartened to see you stand your ground and debunk the right wing talking points.

By standing your ground, you are carrying the banner for us and other millions of Americans.

Thank you. We are all behind you.

[Ellipsis]

186. Thank you.

:thumbsup:

[Sentath]

187. Sir

Thank you

[ninkasi]

188. Rep. Murtha

Your courage in serving you country, both in uniform and out, is something I greatly appreciate. You are a man of honor, and I applaud your stands. Please don't be discouraged by the venom the administration is bound to spew at you. We stand with you, and will not back down.

[Raffi Ella]

189. Great thread.

Its made me feel so good reading all these comments for Murtha.I wrote a letter of my own last night thanking him for his courage and conitued bravery and service to Amewrica through his speaking out on the Iraq sutation.We need more like him.He is an example of what it is to be a patriot.

[ralps]

190. Thank you Congressman Murtha

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

191. Thank you, Rep. Murtha.

Someday the whole country will thank you.

[sunnystarr]

192. Thank You Rep. Murtha!!

Please continue speaking truth to power. They don't hate us for our freedoms, they hate us because we're occupying their land and killing their families. We've been misled and lied to from the beginning. Thank you for your service, your commitment to America, your weekly visits to our injured, and most of all for your integrity and courage to stand up and tell it like it is.

[batt188]

193. Thank You

The battle line needs to be drawn and the time to take a stand is now. History will look favorably on this moment in time.

[asjr]

194. Stand your ground, Rep. Murtha--it's solid.

[DaveColorado]

197. Dear Sir

Congressman Murtha you are the personification of what it means to be an American hero. Thank you for putting into words what most of America thinks about Iraq. I stand with you, I salute you, and I want you to know that most Americans also stand with you.

:patriot:

[Cooley Hurd]

195. Thank you for your unending service to our country, Rep. Murtha!!!

:patriot:

[countingbluecars]

196. Thank you Congressman Murtha.

You are a wise, brave patriot.

[Elminster]

198. Give 'em Hell Sir.

Semper FI.

Robert DeMahy
RM3, U.S. Navy '90-'94
USS Nassau LHA-4
Desert Storm Vet

[mconvente]

199. Many thanks for Murtha

Thank you for going with your heart and getting our troops out of harm's way immediately.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

200. Thank you Congressman Murtha. We are very proud of you.

[Sir Jeffrey]

201. Thank you

Sir Jeffrey

[Azathoth]

202. Thank You Congressman

You have done what few in Washington would ever do: you have stood up for what you believe is right, and you have united the Democratic party behind you as a result. The courage and integrity you showed on the House floor will not be forgotten for a long, long time.
:patriot:

[mycher]

203. We Stand With You, Rep. Murtha!

With this wayward Administration and complicit Republican-dominated Congress, it takes real courage to do the right thing. In my opinion, you have just earned another Purple Heart for service to your country, Rep. Murtha. Thank you for TRULY supporting our troops by forcing this issue to the forefrunt of our national discussion. A grateful citizenry salutes you.

[TreeHuggingLiberal]

204. Thank you honorable Congressman Murtha

[MojoXN]

205. MojoXN

Proud American first, Democrat second. Thank you, Congressman. Thank you.

MojoXN

[prairierose]

206. Thank you Congressman Murtha ...

for your principled stand. It is past time that we began the discussion not only of how we got into the mess in Iraq but how we get out of it. This administration's misuse of the military is a disgrace and we must begin to rectify the situation. I have waited so long for someone to tell the truth about the state of our military under these chickenhawks. Thank you for speaking the truth.

Yes, I am a bleeding heart liberal and have been all my life. I've also been a registered democrat since 1972, the first year that I was eligible to vote.

[Grillydad]

207. Thank you, don't let the bastards win

[bklyncowgirl]

208. Thank you Congressman Murtha

[SillyGoose]

209. Thank you, Rep. Murtha, for speaking out on behalf of so many

of us Americans who no longer have a voice in our government.

[Tin Man]

210. Thanks for speaking the truth, Rep. Murtha

[ms liberty]

211. Yes - Thank You Rep. Murtha...

I am honored and proud to stand with you. To be a statesman in a time when it is safer to be a politician is a very brave thing. Don't let them get you down. Keep speaking truth to power, it's what the people and the Constitution need!

[Kni7es]

212. You truely know the meaning of "Simper Fi."

You have my thanks and appreciation for stepping up and speaking your mind, Rep. Murtha. It's time our party banded together to save our troops and dispose of those who would dishonor the memory of the fallen by pretending they died for something they didn't.

Sincerely,

-Kni7es-

[troubleinwinter]

213. Thank you, Rep. Murtha, for your service, patriotism, bravery and wisdom.

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

214. This Canadian applauds you, Mr. Murtha.

It's people like you who make me wish I was an American, just as people like Bush make me glad I'm not.

I don't normally contribute to discussions of this nature on DU; I feel that as a foreigner, it's not my place to comment. But the desire for truly responsible government is something that transcends borders and nationalities. The principles of democracy from which America was born - and which it has all too often forgotten - represent the best hope for humanity's future.

I say, not as a Canadian, certainly not as an American, but as a citizen of World: Our Nation needs more people like you.

Eric Milani
Ottawa, Ontario
DUer since 2002

[Kralizec]

215. A non-Democrat stands with your recent actions!

[Rainscents]

216. Thank You, Congressman Murtha for Standing up for America people!

We are with you and we've got your back!

WA.State:patriot:

[lins the liberal]

220. Thank you Congressman Murtha!

My husband and I deeply appreciate your courage!


Member of DU since 2001

[windbreeze]

217. Thank you for Standing Tall...

and making sure your voice was heard...
windbreeze

[mbperrin]

218. Thank you, Mr. Murtha!

As the parent of a child in the USAF, and the former teacher of dozens more in all branches, and as the mourning teacher of two former students KIA in Iraq, please know how grateful I am that someone is finally speaking for these quite regular folks in extraordinary circumstances which no one should be subject to.

I only wish that we had anyone in the west Texas delegation with your integrity, honor, and history of service to this country.

Thank you again.

Michael Perrin
Odessa, Texas

[LaurenG]

219. With heartfelt thanks from Ohio

Thank you so much.

[MadisonProgressive]

221. I don't remember hearing your name before this fiasco

but I sure as hell will remember it now! You have just added another proud chapter to your patriotic record of service to our country.

I would take whatever savings I could scrape together just for the chance to fly out to DC or Penn and shake your hand, Sir!

Never Give Up! Semper FIDELUS. Don't let the bastards get you down!

[melissinha]

222. Thank you Congressman Murtha

Only true patriots can admit that they have been fooled or mislead in order to address mistakes made by the commander in chief. We respect that you as an experienced soldier identify an unwinnable war.

[WillyT]

223. Thank You Congressman Murtha !!!

From the family of a Marine (Capt., B-25 Pilot, WWII, South Pacific\Major, Forward Radar Installation, Korea) who passed away in 1975. You honor his memory, as you honor the memories of all who have given service to this country.

On behalf of the family of Andrew 'Jack' Cooper U.S.M.C., bless you sir. And... we've got your back.

:patriot:

[Triana]

224. Adding my support for Rep. Murtha...

...Bless you, Sir, for speaking out. Please DO NOT bend to their will. Stand and we'll stand with you.

[chervilant]

226. Thank you, Rep. Murtha AND fellow activists

Thank you. I appreciate the profound number of you who are actively seeking to fix what Bushco has seriously damaged: our country, indeed, our world.

Goodness and light ALWAYS prevails. The history of our entire species proves this. I had lost sight of this because of Bushco.

I applaud our collective courage. I have a renewed sense of hope.

[katywho]

225. From the mother and father of

an active duty soldier, thank you, sir, for speaking truth to power.

[Auntie Bush]

227. Here's to you Will and Murtha

:bounce: :beer: :toast:

[Auntie Bush]

228. Here's to you Will and Murtha

:bounce: :beer: :toast:

[YvonneCa]

229. My letter of thanks ...

Congressman Murtha,

Thank you for your service to our country and your patriotism. Please continue to speak out...I believe that is EXTREMELY patriotic, especially when the goal is to support our troops. I worried about our country's direction from the first day of "Shock and Awe" (my birthday, by the way) until a few weeks ago when I started seeing our country's leaders ( like you, and many other Democrats in Congress) speak out. I'm not worried anymore...I now trust that this country still has leaders who care about the future of my grandchildren. Thanks again, Congressman Murtha.


YvonneCa :patriot:

[alittlelark]

230. Rep. Murtha, you give me pride in being a Dem. and an American.

You are in the majority.

Thank You,
Gina

[Turn CO Blue]

231. Thank you, Congressman Murtha!

Thank you for standing up for an immediate withdrawal from this ill-conceived, ill-executed, God-forsaken war in Iraq, and I, noble sir, stand with you!

Warmest Regards,
Turn CO Blue
Broomfield, Colorado
DemocraticUnderground member since November 2004

(Nice letter, Will)

[Fla Dem]

232. Thank you Congressman Murtha for speaking the truth and lighting the

flame of passion in our Democrat Congressmen and Congresswomen.

"The greatest truth must be recognition that in every man, in every child is the potential for greatness." --Robert Kennedy

[obxhead]

233. Thank You, Sir

[thereismore]

234. Absolutedly. nt

[wndycty]

235. JVMoore Chicago

:kick:

[jaysunb]

236. Thank you Sir !

Spec/5 Jason Brown
U.S Army
7th Surgical Hospital/MASH
Phuloi Vietnam 1965-1966

Or, according to the current draft dodgers and awols that occupy the People House.

member of the " lunitic fringe."

[CoffeeCat]

237. Thank you for your speaking the truth and for your courage (nt)

[npincus]

238. Thank you, Sir, for speaking for us.

[supernova]

239. Thank you Rep Murtha!

for breaking the national silence on the terrible cost of the Iraq war, something that we on the left have been screaming at the top of our lungs since we first got wind of it.

Thank you for all that you fight for, Rep Murtha. I salute your service and your continued vigilence on this issue.

:patriot:

[meatloaf]

240. As a very rare, extremely liberal, Army veteran I wanted to add my thanks

and support.

The military doesn't exactly encourage individual thought or action and I often stood alone as you are now. We here at DU are hoping and waiting for more of our elected officials to show the courage and integrity you are displaying now. We have grown weary of the fair weather patriotism of the Chickenhawks who are all too willing to send someone else or someone elses children to die but always have something better or more important to do when it is they or their family's turn to serve.

Thank You Sir.

[Melissa G]

241. Melissa G and daughter Elena ,who likes to read over my shoulder

Thank you for your courage in standing up to the chicken hawk thugs who have stolen their way into the White House. Thank you for standing up for our military. Thank you for standing up for the bereaved families who have lost so much and thank you for trying to stop this madness before it unnecessarily takes more lives.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. :patriot:

[Paradise]

242. You make us proud!

Thank you Representative Murtha!

[drduffy]

243. My heartful thanks to you too, Congressman Murtha

Long live the REPUBLIC. Down with the EMPIRE.

[MarinCoUSA]

244. Thank You Sir.

Thank you for speaking truth to power.

[BReisen]

245. Sincere Thanks

Barbara Reisenwitz
Proud (fellow) Pennsylvanian

[ZinZen]

246. Thank you Rep Murtha

for your courageaus and honest assessment of what needs to take place with our troops. We stand with you.

[DU9598]

247. Thank you

From Des Moines, Iowa!

[struggle4progress]

248. When you need our help, sir, let us know. We'll be there.

s4p

[ultraist]

249. We, the liberal Democrats, proudly stand with you, Congressman Murtha

:patriot:

Thank you from North Carolina.

[choicevoice]

250. Thank you sir.

With two brothers who proudly served their country during the Vietnam era may I say thank you for speaking out and and bringing forth this necessary discussion. I thank and applaud you.

[goclark]

251. We are behind you 100% nt

[woofless]

252. So say we all.

W. Tobey
Viet Nam era vet.

[DaveT]

253. I stand with you.

Thanks for your service to our country, Congressman.

[Skittles]

254. Yes SIR

yes INDEED

Susan
Air Force Veteran
DU member since 2001

[TahitiNut]

255. Better late than never, Congressman.

Americans in military service should NEVER have their sacrifices be wasted for the private gain of plutocratic interests!

[jhain]

256. Dear Jack,

Please know we stand with you in saving the lives of our children.
Please stay brave, Sir. Bring them home to us.

[Best_man23]

257. Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine

Remember that, repugs!

HOORAH and Semper Fidelis, Congressman Murtha

[5thGenDemocrat]

258. Thank you, Mr Murtha

This veteran adds his voice of support to the many here.
John
US Army, 1974-76

[Bluestar]

259. In awe of your passion

My husband and I are awed by your passion and emboldened by your courage. Please know that we support you and thank you.

[Call me Deacon Blues]

260. Hear, hear

As a proud Democrat who traces his roots back to Jack Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, while we may disagree on the route to take, we will always agree on the direction we need to go. You have my full support, Representative Murtha.

[tmooses]

261. Thank you, sir, for your courage. I am behind you 100%.

n/t

[babylonsister]

262. Rep. Murtha, Thank you for

taking such a brave stance. You speak for me!

[LibDemAlways]

263. Thank you for taking a stand.

The Iraq war was never about defeating terrorism. It was always about using our troops for political and economic gain in the Middle East. The American people were lied to. Billions have been spent. The Iraqi people want us out.

Millions around the world knew this was a mistake, and over 2000 American soldiers and thousands of Iraqis have paid with their lives. Please continue to speak out. Helping to put an end to this carnage may well be your most important achievement as a member of Congress.

[recovering democrat]

264. Thank you, Rep. Murtha

for your military service, your congressional service, and most importantly, for your courage.

This family has a son in Iraq and we KNOW you tell the truth and we thank you for doing so. Yes, we stand with you. We pray the rest of the Democratic Party has joined you in standing against this administration on this war.

Many years ago, Kennedy wrote "Profiles in Courage" and Robert Kennedy wrote in the foreword, "not just stories of the past but a hook of hope and confidence for the future. What happens to the country, to the world, depends on what we do with what others have left us." Sir, you are a worthy continuation of that tradition. Your story is yet to be written, but it will be, as it too gives us hope and confidence for the future.

[Clyde_dubyaD40]

265. Thank you Sir

[blossomstar]

266. Thank you Congressman Murtha, this letter speaks for me as well!

[DiverDave]

267. Thanks Will, and Thank You

Congressman.

My unit was D Troop, First of the First Cav.
Based in Schwabach, West Germany.

They are (or were) in Iraq, you speak for them, sir.

[PennyK]

268. Thank you, Sir, for your courage

Penny Kohn

[Career Prole]

269. Thank you , sir.

Rick Hamel
A Sailor

[Child_Of_Isis]

270. Thank you!!!!

Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!!

[Arugula Latte]

271. We're with you, Rep. Murtha.

Thank you for speaking out on behalf of millions of patriotic Americans.

[Oldtimeralso]

273. Congressman Murtha

Thank you Sir!

[brainshrub]

272. Good job Murtha!

:yourock:

[dalloway]

274. Thank you Rep. Murtha for speaking the truth.

[LoKnLoD]

275. Thank You for your service.

:patriot:

Jim S.
Ogden, UT

[CherokeeDem]

276. Thank You

Congressman Murtha:

WilliamPitt's words have captured the feelings of all of us. We love our soldiers and our country but we do not wish for our soldiers to die because our country has failed them. Your courageous stand against this "war" has made me proud to be your fellow citizen.

Thank you.

Debbie
Miami, FL

[azmouse]

277. Thank you

You make me feel proud to be an American! :patriot:

[hfojvt]

278. since you included the part about honoring his service in the House

I checked the Congressional records a little. Except for voting against the Rangel amendment, Murtha was on my side in regard to votes on the Bush tax cuts of 2001 and 2003. So, without reservation: :applause: :patriot:

[insanity]

280. Thank you, Sir

Sir, it takes courage to say what is right in the face of a vicious personal attack. I want to say that I am proud to have registered as a Democrat because of people like you who have a spine to stand against what is wrong.
Eric Stroo
Democratic Underground Member since 2004.

[lostnfound]

281. We are also the mothers of young boys..

who hope to grow up in a country they can be proud of, and a future that does not include particpating in a shameful war without end in the Middle East.

And who feel great empathy for the broken hearts of those who have already lost their children in this war.

Thank you.

[The Blue Flower]

282. Thank you for being a real patriot

The Republican/Goebbel's way is to repeat the big lie until the people believe it. It is past time to repeat the big truth until all see it. Thank you for a brave beginning to the end of this most horrible chapter of US history.

Rita Weinstein

[sojourner]

283. Sent my letter via Howard Dean, but proud to post my support here

as well!

[WhiteTara]

284. Thank you for your brave stance

I am grateful that you are spearheading this attempt to stop the republican drive to the destruction of Iraq and our country.

[LynzM]

285. Thank you for speaking honestly,

And for saying things that need to be said. It is very much appreciated!

-Lindsay Morahn

[Proud_Lefty]

286. You are a true leader

Thanks for standing up for the truth.

[Gildor Inglorion]

287. Gratitude and thanksgiving for a courageous man...

which is all that is required to change the world. God bless Congressman Murtha!

[s-cubed]

288. My utmost gratitude and respect for a true American Hero.

Thank you, sir, for daring to speak in public what so many Americans have been saying in private. Thank you for the courage you showed to force the real debate to begin. Perhaps now, Congress and the White House will finally listen to what so many Americans are saying: it's time to get out.

No, Marines do not "cut and run", like you, they stand up for what they believe in, come hell or high water! My thanks to a great American Patriot.

SSS

[DemonFighterLives]

289. Thank you Murtha!

:yourock:
Not a lunatic,

DemonFighter
:dem:

[MrScorpio]

290. Thanks Congressman Murtha

You are doing the right thing!

[yowzayowzayowza]

291. Thanks, Rep. Murtha.

:yourock:

[Scooter24]

292. Thank you, Rep. Murtha

Keep up the good fight! God Bless.

Scooter24
DU Member Since 2004

[seito]

293. Thank You Rep. Murtha

:patriot:

[SalviaBlue]

294. Thank You for speaking the truth!!!

Truth is Power

[northamericancitizen]

295. from a northern neighbor,

a warm thank you Mr. Murtha.

(Excellent letter Will)

Lise Poirier
Québec city
Canada

[slipslidingaway]

296. Thank you for speaking the truth!

[La Coliniere]

297. Thank You for

your continuing courage, Mr. Murtha. And thank you Mr. Pitt for expressing what I, and so many other DUers, feel in regards to this situation.

[MarianJack]

298. MarianJack and ChicaAzul Here!

Former Pennsylvanians proud to add our voices to those who support Rep. Murtha!

[cal04]

299. Thank You Sir

United we stand to salute you, your service, your courage, and your honesty

[oxbow]

300. I'm moving to Pennsylvania!

It's where I grew up, and today I'm prouder than ever of my homestate Rep.

[CrispyQ]

301. I applaud you Congressman Murtha.

You brought tears to my eyes & hope to my heart. Thank you!!

[lildreamer316]

302. Thank you for your service.

We are enternally gratefull that you continue to serve so well.
Behind you all the way (and so my son does not have to live in this hell)
Carla A. Killian & Family

[obietiger]

303. Our family supports Rep. Murtha

As a family or ex-Marines, we are proud to have Rep. Murtha speak for us.

[hobgoblin]

304. Kudos!

Bless you Congressman Murtha for speaking from your heart and conscience. May others follow your lead and gain the fortitude to speak out against this illegal war.

[Autumn Colors]

305. Thank you, Sir!

Count me in as one who stands with you.

Michele Anderson
Monroe, Connecticut, USA

[Uncle Joe]

306. Semper Fi, Congressman Murtha. n/t

[Aristus]

307. Add my name, please, Will.

Thank you, Congressman Murtha.

Sincerely and respectfully,

A former M1A1 Abrams tanker
Gulf War I
1st Platoon, Delta Co., 1st of the 69th "Speed And Power".

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

308. Thank you Rep. Murther

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

309. Thank you for your courage and the conviction to stand up

and speak out for what is right.

[IronLionZion]

310. My family voted for you and support you all the way

Thank you so much for standing up for what is right.

Tell them the truth, and they will think it's hell.

They can't handle the truth because they are too cowardly to admit they are wrong.

It takes real leadership to solve this mess, and you have what it takes.

Thank you Colonel Jack Murtha, from the bottom of my heart.

[guidod]

311. Rep. Murtha

I said something nice about Rep. Murpha today on a Republican hate filled blog site and they revoked all of my blog privileges because I did. Could all Dems please help me out and e-mail Jim Robinson at [e-mail] and ask him why he revoked guidod and comment #121 on his blog site today. Hopefully thousands of e-mails will crash his site. Thanks guys and gals, you're the best

[JoZbean]

312. Thank you for being an officer and a gentleman

Your efforts on behalf of the men and women of the military will never be forgotten. Stay strong, stay courageous, we appreciate all that you are able to do.

Jozbean
Kentucky

[Postman]

313. The criminals that lied us into this war will be punished.

Election Day 2006 is Judgement Day for the dishonorable, disgusting thugs who twisted intelligence to launch THEIR war.

[Leopolds Ghost]

314. Thanks, Mr. Murtha

I have not served for religious reasons, but my family is a proud, lefty, shotgun-owning bunch of former Louisianans and North Dakotans.

My grandfather and great-uncles served in WWII and my cousin is a Naval Academy grad, one of my friends from grade school is an ex-Army Ranger, and I am sure they would appreciate what you have said.

Leopolds Ghost

[Viva_La_Revolution]

315. Thank you, Rep. Murtha

For my Grandfather who served in WWII (and would never speak about it); my Father who served in Vietnam; and my son who will be deployed to Afghanistan in April...

I Thank You.

Viva_La_Revolution
Member - United States of America
since 1969

[slor]

316. Thank You Sir!

Please accept my appreciation, for taking a stand against this corrupt and incompetent administration. The patriotism you displayed, is sorely lacking in many of our government officials. Thank You.

[madame defarge]

317. Thank you, sir.

Rep. Murtha,

I support you, I respect you, I honor you, and I salute you. Thank you for your bravery, your loyalty, your leadership, and your service to our country. Please help us bring our troops home alive and as soon as possible.

madame defarge

No more lies. No more lives.

[EstimatedProphet]

318. I'll sign it too

Rep. Murtha, we all want to commend you for your comments of the past week and for standing up for what is right when we needed someone to stand up for it.

[Stepup2]

319. Thank you Rep. Murtha

Thank you for stepping up to speak truth to power!:kick:

[mzteris]

320. Thank you, sir!

As the daughter of a WWII Marine vet (Guadacanal), I well understand the Marine ethic. You have more courage in your little finger than Bush and Cheney together have ever hoped to possess!

[Norrin Radd]

321. Thanks!

We've got your back.

[CheshireCat]

322. Thank you for standing up for America

You have made me see that all hope is not lost. Thankfully, some in Congress (and politics) really do care more about our country than about their own power and wealth.

Thank you for speaking the truth to those who would take America away from us. You are a true American hero.

Chessy

[Catchawave]

323. Thank you Congressman Murtha !!!!

:yourock:

[Yogi]

324. Thank you Congressman Murtha

We stand with you.

[zippy890]

325. Thank you for your courage and patriotism

We've got your back.

[Road Scholar]

326. Your courage is the stuff this country was founded on.

Thank you sir!

[TexasLawyer]

327. Thank you, Rep. Murtha,

This war has gone on long enough. It needs to end before we decimate our military and bankrupt our country. Everyone I know supports you, and I know a lot of people.



Texas Lawyer,
Texas Lawyer's Husband,
and our three teenage children--
who don't want to be drafted and KIA

[carolinalady]

328. Thank you, Sir.

It is time our leaders have this discussion.

Kimberly A.
North Carolina

[usregimechange]

329. Thank you for doing what is right.

[justgamma]

330. Thank you, Senator Murtha, from the bottom of my heart. n/t

[LiberalinNC]

331. Thanks for your courage, strength and determination to bring our

soldiers home. You have my deepest respect and I applaud you for standing up for what is right.

Sincerely,
Ml Robinson
NC

[bluestateboomer]

332. Thanks Rep. Murtha!

And Thanks Will Pitt!!!

:patriot: :yourock:

[sellitman]

333. Murtha for President! n/t

:patriot:

[Chemical Bill]

334. Thank You, Congressman Murtha.

[Hand]

335. Thank you, Cong. Murtha--SEMPER FI!

I am proud and humbled to stand with you! :patriot:

[datadiva]

336. Thank you for speaking for me

I want to thank you for standing up for American soldiers. And for speaking for me and my family. We've got your back. :dem:

Kenneth & Linda Fowler

[nevergiveup]

337. You have put everyone in this administration to shame

Thanks so much for your courage.

[miss_american_pie]

338. Thank you from another proud Pennsylvanian

[yojon]

339. You have my profound gratitude and respect, Col Murtha

Sincerely,

Jon Zweig

[justabob]

340. My sincere thanks,

signed,
justabob

[Treclo]

341. Thank you, sir.

Keep fighting the good fight.

[Duncan Grant]

342. Thank you for your leadership, Congressman Murtha.

[brucefan]

343. God Speed,sir.

[smurfygirl]

344. A BIG THANKS FROM KENTUCKY!!!!!

YOU ROCK!!!!
A True Patriot can no longer stand idly by and watch fools chase fools gold.

[jn2375]

345. Thank you for all you did, that really took courage

Jane PA

[Independent_Liberal]

346. Thank you Rep. Murtha!

PS

I live in your district.

[IkeWarnedUs]

347. Rep. Murtha and Will Pitt

Two men who express my feelings better than I can.

Thank you.

[sushi]

348. Just come out

I'm sure there are many politicians who agree with Rep. Murtha. I wish they would come out and support him.

[Spathi]

349. Iraq

blah. It sucks that we got into this thing in the first place. I wish the democrats would have had the balls to stand up to Bush in the first place even though the elction was coming. I think since both sides ran us head long into IRAQ both side should see this thing through.

The idea of leaving before we're done is unappealing to me. That side let's get out as soon as possible and our mission is done.

[mntleo2]

350. Signed With All My Heart

Sir:

I have three sons, all of age, or soon to be of age. I would gladly support them in whatever they decided to do and I would be proud to be the mother of a soldier in most circumstances ~ even this one, though it would break my heart because I believe this war has been wrong from the first. See, I am also one of those "moon bat lefties". I have raised my sons to love God and their country, but to ask the hard questions ~ and put God before anything or anyone. The recruiters are calling every week wanting these kids to enlist. I advise my sons to let this one go. I show them the stories I read about everyday about the desertion by the legislators, the president and all of his administration from these brave service men and women. Some of these people are my friends and they made the ultimate sacrifice only to return to homelessness and no support. I tell them about the lies that are being told by this administration, and I tell them about the suffering of the Iraqi people (some who are also my friends) and I teach them this suffering is because of our hubris.

But things here in America for poor children are also pretty dismal as far as the chances they have to survive and prosper. They face cuts in education, they see there are few jobs with livable wages, they face subtle but very real discrimination because of racist and classist attitudes. Even though they have a mother (me) who has worked hard, who raised them in the church, who has stood up for what is right, they know that even with all I have done and all I have stood for, it is no the way out of poverty. One of them even told me in a moment of anguish and anger that they could make on the street in one day all that I make for them in a month, pay the rent AND have clothes and heat, ~ and Sir, they are right.

I am not pretending to be Supermom here, because I am tired and discouraged myself sometimes. In spite of that, I try to get up every day and have a positive attitude for these kids, even though I know they have few chances in this country to make it and be comfortable. I know this because their future is not with the millionaires and billionaires, most who never served their country in the military, who believe they should not even pay taxes that benefits everyone, not just themselves. Yet with little sacrifice or labor for anyone but themselves, they enjoy the freedoms and infrastructure of this country that we poor have gladly helped provide for them in hopes that we all benefit. These privileged people say things like, "stay the course..." because they know they are not expected to stay that course, they have just mandated it for everyone else. It is easy for these elitists to ignore all the suffering and the dying for something that is in their mind, but it is not so easy for those of us faced with the realities of death. To us, it is far more than some intellectual exercise of principal, we get the awful choices they have left to us. They say things like if we pull out of Iraq it would be chaos ~ and my sons are asking, "Tell me Mr Rich Guy, what have you done that makes these people so much better off now? And don't tell ME they now have democracy when like my mother and me who also live in a democracy, they cannot even find a decent job!"

So far these boys are not biting when those recruiters call and I get down on my knees and thank God that they listen to me. Even though they know the realities of their chances here, they are not about to risk an arm and a leg as sitting ducks for a bunch of elitist people who are so busy counting their money, pretending they are doing so much for the world, when in reality they are just making the world into something good for them but forget anyone else. We cannot afford those expensive shiny new high bred cars that some are so proud to drive, but we are doing all we can to find ways not to depend on the oil permeating into our souls and slaughtering good people. We watch these elite in their gas guzzling humvees and SUVs waving their flags and we shake our heads because driving those monsters blithely mingles greed with the blood of dying soldiers and Iraqis, and these idiots do not even see the blatant hypocrisy of their actions.

So I see little reason to give my sons to a country whose new Declaration is "by the rich and for the rich, by their lobbyists and for their lobbyists and by their (off-shored) corporations and for their (off-shored) corporations." Those boys know whose "sacrifice" is expected by these people. Yes, I raised them to love their country, but I also raised them to love God before everything ~ and our God tells us to love everyone as much as we love ourselves.

Sir, there are few people who have had the courage to walk the walk and then stand up and to speak the truth, as you have done. I might add here that most of these people were and are like me, a bunch of those 'moon bat lefties' who actually DO live the principals of speaking out when we see something wrong, who actually care for others as well as ourselves. So when we see our leaders doing the same, we hear the sound of God in your words. This is a wonderful thing to see! Especially when we see little of God around leaders who fabricate a bunch of lies so they could enrich themselves off the deaths and backs of the rest of us. And even though the name of God name is uttered everywhere by these people, we know who their God is and we know the color of their God is money-green. If they try to minimize you, remember that there are millions out here who are applauding you and who are astonished because we know you world is full of people walking around believing everything is so wonderful when it is only their world they see, not ours. We are amazed that there is one of those elite saying, "Hey, look! There is an elephant in our living room and he is stinking up the place!" Thank you for speaking the truth, Sir. Our hats are off to you!

My 2 cents

Cat In Seattle

[Joe Chi Minh]

363. A beautiful letter, Cat In Seattle.

[mntleo2]

374. Thank-You So Much! n/t

[progdonkey]

351. Agreed n/t

[ontobush]

352. Thank you, Rep. Murtha

For you service in the Marine Corps and the House. I was glad to see you stand up and fight against those that would rather smear you for political gain-but not surprised.

Sir, thank you for showing America what a TRUE Democrat is.

[snowbird42]

353. Thank you sir

We salute you.

[OnionPatch]

354. Thanks from

this California liberal! :patriot:

[hippiegranny]

355. glad to sign on

Hippiegranny - Proud liberal and DU member since 2001. And my partner, "Dollface" is impressed with you too. She's not a member here, but learns all about the important current events from my weekly synopsis' each Saturday. She was most taken with the story of your courage.

[misternormal]

356. I too stand with you, Sir

Army Vet 1971-1980

[stilpist]

357. From a constituant of Jim McGovern.

Thank you, congressman Murtha, for your courage and your honesty. American patriots from left to right are in your debt.

[Mist]

358. Thank you for your honesty, unfortunately so rare in DC these days.

Your experience and your courage in speaking truth to power give us hope.

[cami715]

359. Thank you, Rep. Murtha for your brave stand.

[Rhiannon12866]

360. Thank you for your brave service to our country, Rep. Murtha.

And your courageous stand in Congress against an escalating and unwinnable war, which continues to take lives and demoralize its citizens. We stand with you.:patriot:

On edit:
Rhiannon
New York
DU member since pre-war 2003:kick:

[I Have A Dream]

361. Thank you, Representative Murtha, from a fellow Pennsylvanian.

Thank you for having the courage to speak the truth and for doing what you have to do to protect our troops.

[Catchawave]

362. ...AND Thank YOU again....

for being such a gentleman on Tim Russert this morning (11-20-05). You most certainly raised the bar on intelligent MSM discussion without resorting to the "wingnut playbook" of name calling and trashing your colleagues in Congress and in the White House.

[dogday]

364. Murtha For President!

I would vote for him.... end the war now!!

[Dangerman]

365. I don't know about you guys...

But we should have not invaded Iraq IN THE FIRST PLACE.

I admire Murtha for this, but ANY Democrat who VOTED FOR the Iraq War resolution, had made a deal with the devil.

He should have not supported the invasion. He's been lied to by his own commander-in-chief, and lives and money who lost in the process.

SHAME on Murtha for voting for the resolution! If he didn't, all this crap would have not happen.

I don't trust conservative Democrats when they supported the war. And I never will...

Although, now, at least he grows a spine.

[Libby2]

366. Thank you Congressman Murtha

Please keep speaking the truth.
We love and respect our sons and daughters and want them home.
NOW

[catrose]

367. In admiration of your courage, Rep. Murtha,

I say "Thank you." As the daughter and cousin of veterans, I know what patriotism is. As a Christian, I know what godliness is. I haven't seen either in the White House in this century. Like most on this forum, I never supported the war, laughed at the idea that Saddam was a gathering menace, but I didn't have access to the cherry-picked evidence designed to convince you. Thank you for being noble enough, patriot enough, to change course when necessary. We have a sacred contract with our military, and we must preserve it.

[PegDAC]

368. Thank you, Representative Murtha

for your service and your courage both in and out of uniform. The people of the 12th District of Pennsylvania are truly fortunate to have you as their voice in Washington.

Peggy L. Szymeczek
Goose Creek, SC

:toast: :thumbsup: :patriot:

[dalaigh lllama]

369. Dear Congressman Murtha

I am not one of your constituents, but I am just one of the many Americans who stood and cheered you on as you spoke the simple truth -- bring our troops home. My words are not as eloquent as others, but you have my complete respect and my heartfelt gratitude. Thank you sir.

[KaryninMiami]

370. Dear Congressman Murtha,

This season, it's not so easy to fell grateful, given the colossal disaster of Iraq, the overall state of our country and our global relationships, the destruction of our environment which this administration appears to have no interest in protecting, the breaking down of our civil liberties and the loss of our privacy and an obviously mischarted course in desperate need of a change in direction, it's a blessing to have a hero such as you, having the courage to say what is right.
Please know that there are many of us out here, cheering you on, sending our support and hoping-- asking that you keep on doing what you are doing.

Our country does indeed have something to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. It's for people like you who are determined to make a difference.

Thank you. You are a true patriot.

Karyn

Miami Beach, Florida

[madmax]

371. Thank you, Congressman Murtha

Finally, someone with the guts to speak out. God Bless you, Sir.

[fighttheevilempire]

372. Thank you, Rep. Murtha

With respect,

Today I am indeed proud to call myself a Pennsylvanian. The people of this nation have been awaiting the day that one brave soul would stand up for us, to tell it like it really is in Iraq, to tell the nation the truth about why we went there, to tell the nation that continuing in this disaster is unacceptable. I have been against this invasion since before it began. The lack of a second United Nations resolution was enough to tell me that invading Iraq would not be legal, moral, ethical, successful, or in any way to the benefit of the American public. I'm not a battle hardened Marine. I get up each morning thankful that I don't have to serve like my father in Vietnam, or my grandfather in World War II. I'm a 23 year old Penn State student. What I do have is an utmost respect for the men and women who do make the sacrifices so that I don't have to. The biggest and best things I can do are: To make certain that I do all I can to make sure that our soldiers are not put into harms way unless they are absolutely needed. To ensure that they are properly prepared with the best equipment in the world. To push that all veterans recieve any medical attention they may need, in a timely fashion and without burying their families in debt. Last but absolutely not least, I must always remember what they have done for us. These are not ideals only I possess, they are shared by all Americans. Unfortunately, they are forgotten by many in a time when we can least afford it. I am proud you stood up for them. I am proud that my voice is being heard in the Conrgess, at long last. Don't worry, we are behind you 100 percent. Thank you.

Thomas Gunshannon III

[Number9Dream]

373. You make me proud to be a Democrat

Thank you Rep. Murtha from another old Vietnam boonie-rat, and PA resident.

[SteppingRazor]

375. Thank you, Rep. Murtha.

For having courage in a place where very few do.

[VelmaD]

376. Put my name at the bottom of that

VelmaD (aka Barbara Simpson) - proud DUer since 2001

[southpaw]

377. Thank you, Colonel Murtha!

You have our respect and support!

[myrna minx]

378. Thank you Representative Murtha.

We stand with you.
:patriot:

[Justpat]

379. I send my thanks

for your willingness to stand up for the truth. I stand with you.

Old Broad from NY

[txaslftist]

380. Hear hear.

[Jo March]

381. As a proud veteran, I stand with you, Sen. Murtha

Please continue to speak for our soldiers. They are the most important players here as they are taking the bullets and facing the IEDs.

We need to get out of Iraq before we lose more soldiers and turn the survivors into murderers of innocents. God knows that we have blood on our hands but it's not too late to make things right.

Thank you for your brave stand, Senator. I am proud of you and your actions.

I salute you, Sir! :patriot:

Proud Veteran
Proud Democrat
Proud American

[Lochloosa]

382. Proudly put my name on the list.

[racaulk]

383. Thank you, Congressman Murtha!

Thank you for having the conviction to stand up and say what needs to be said about this immoral invasion. Thank you even more for your service to our country. You are a true patriot, and I salute you. :patriot:

Roger Caulk
Atlanta, GA
DU member since April 2005

[Name removed]

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[mediaman007]

385. Who should be the last one to die for this mess? Your kid? Mine?

On the other hand lets keep dumping money into this bottomless pit until we can drop Social Security, Medicare, education, and lower the minimum wage.

I don't really care if the rest of the World thinks that we have our tail between our legs. That's their problem. I bet none of them will invade us...that's called a national defense. This offensive crap is a waste of good people and good money.

[Rhiannon12866]

386. One more

:kick: for Rep. Murtha!!!:patriot: