James Stockdale
For months George Bush and Dan Quayle have been asserting that prior military duty is essential to being President of the United States and commander in chief.
After watching the vice presidential debate, I think (retired) Vice Adm. Stockdale’s abilities to run the nation and the military have seriously damaged that assertion.
PHILL COLEMAN
Lomita
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