Raves, Rants & Roses

RANT: Mark Twain defined a patriot as “the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about.” I find this quote is applicable to both the political cartoon and Jay Ambrose’s July 3 column in the Tyler Morning Telegraph.

While I have come to accept the right-winged slant of this newspaper, I find it disingenuous to offend one warrior while attempting to defend another. General Clark’s comments about Sen. John McCain did not dishonor his service but, in response to a question, expressed his opinion on that service as preparation for the office of President of the United States.

As a 21-year veteran of the armed forces, I am personally offended by anyone or any institution that questions the service of any man or woman who has honorably served this nation, including both Gen. Clark and Sen. McCain.

William S. McGoff
Tyler