over the world where their safety is greatly jeopardized

over the world where their safety is greatly jeopardized that in the first landing craft or planes that the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, Majority and Minority Leaders of Congress be on that boat. There are others already in place who can fill those vacancies while those leaders are gone Democrat or Republican doesn’t matter.

Our military then will know why we are there, how to get in, how to get out and above all there would be the best of everything to get the job done!

The way to peace is for our country to be strong, well trained, and well equipped. If we have to fight, we can get in, do the job, and get out!

I do not know what happened when our submarine came up under the fishing boat.

I am sure that when there are civilians aboard any of our military ships, planes, tanks or any military equipment there will be distractions!

I do not approve of civilians being in or on any of the above as it can easily jeopardize the safety and security of our country.

I also do not approve of military women serving on or in the above places. There are many places in which women have demonstrated their skills and capabilities in service to and protection of our country.

I have not served on ships with women. I am sure they would distract me from my assigned duties!

In reference to the civilians on the submarine which sank the fishing boat, I do not believe that the decision was made by the captain to have civilians aboard the submarine. Someone higher up in the government or the Navy made that decision, not the captain! I say “be safe not sorry!”

If you have not been in the military you might not understand what I am saying, even if you have been I am not sure you understand!

One last thing: Believe it or not we have military families that have to use food stamps to pay for food! We should be ashamed! Some are too proud to accept food stamps but others have no choice!

Roy F. Jenkins

Amissville