I am very pleased to see Dr. Shapiro involved in this symposium - I have followed his career since he came to my attention a few years ago. I respect his judgement.
Leading off with Mr. Miller's contribution and seeing that he is a former Marine combat veteran reminds me of the reverence with which citizens once regarded our armed forces. I still feel that way about those who serve, but perhaps the institutions themselves need their boots cleaned. Providing them with more respectable civilian leadership - as you propose to do - would be a good place to start.
We should all be clear about what it is that we are defending, and why.
I am very pleased to see Dr. Shapiro involved in this symposium - I have followed his career since he came to my attention a few years ago. I respect his judgement.
Leading off with Mr. Miller's contribution and seeing that he is a former Marine combat veteran reminds me of the reverence with which citizens once regarded our armed forces. I still feel that way about those who serve, but perhaps the institutions themselves need their boots cleaned. Providing them with more respectable civilian leadership - as you propose to do - would be a good place to start.
We should all be clear about what it is that we are defending, and why.