An email I sent this morning to supportfishback at aol dot com. This man deserves everyone’s support for standing up to the unbelievable pressures of corruption.
Dear Captain Fishback,
I am a former Marine, one of many I’m sure, who truly does believe in the principles you outlined in your letter to Senator McCain. As a private citizen now, I have been saddened and disheartened by the many reports of abuse by our servicemen and women. While it would be easy to dismiss them for many reasons, it would be the wrong thing to do in a time of crisis for this country.
Therefore, it is with great pride that I read about your letter. Your actions are above commendation. Please know that many, many Americans stand with you in your attempt to restore traditional American values when our leadership seems to have forgotten them. It is the duty of all citizens, private or those committed to government service, to ensure that the actions our country are in alignment with our values. To the world, and to ourselves, we are what we do. Please keep the faith.
-Greg Rushton.
More on the subject here.
And then a message to my two senators:
Dear Senators Kenedy and Kerry,
I am writing to you to express my hopes that you will support the efforts of Captain Ian Fishback who recently sent a letter to Senator John McCain (link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/27/AR2005092701527.html). As a former Marine, his efforts struck a chord with me. His courage against the overwhelming obstacle of bureaucracy is nothing short of heroic. He deserves every ounce of support from every citizen of this great nation. Please do whatever it is that a senator can do to support Capt. Fishback in his efforts to expose the truth of his story.
Thank you sirs for taking the time to read this.
Gregory Rushton,
Randolph, MA