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To: Ilaine who wrote (77130)	10/13/2004 12:33:14 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 793759

I can't believe I have to explain this to such an intelligent person. I'm having the same problem in reverse, CB. Most men are followers, few are leaders, and without leaders, they will not go into battle and fight well, but with good leaders, they will march through hell. In my comments I clearly state that I recognize that. Said so straight out right here: Message 20632084 KLP: However, it depends on who is President how many new volunteers enter the service, and how many of current Military re-enlist. Me: I don't question that. I am not so pixilated that I don't recognize that Kerry's election could stifle volunteers. The reality of that is obvious. You don't need to spend your time explaining it to me. Now, could you please respond to my point, the one that triggered this discussion. Please explain to me, one intelligent person to another, how someone who recognizes an enemy threatening his country yet walks away from the fight solely because he doesn't trust and respect the new CIC can be called a patriot? Not whether an exodus is natural or reasonable or inevitable or smart--but whether it's patriotic. The label, patriotic, is the only thing in question.