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To: sandintoes who wrote (3633)	2/2/2006 9:20:29 PM
From: Oral Roberts	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71588

I saw that cartoon and as a veteran and Christian I think you should all join me in burning Washington to the ground. Then we will rape 1000 women for this slight and then behead 1000 more. Damn straight thats how we do it where I come from. Actually the SOB is lucky I'm just another tolerant retired vet Christian.

To: sandintoes who wrote (3633)	2/3/2006 12:02:54 AM
From: Peter Dierks	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71588

A Reprehensible Cartoon Thursday, February 2, 2006; A20 We were extremely disappointed to see the Jan. 29 editorial cartoon by Tom Toles. Using the likeness of a service member who has lost his arms and legs in war as the central theme of a cartoon was beyond tasteless. Editorial cartoons are often designed to exaggerate issues, and The Post is obviously free to address any topic, including the state of readiness of the armed forces. However, The Post and Mr. Toles have done a disservice to readers and to The Post's reputation by using such a callous depiction of those who volunteered to defend this nation and, as a result, suffered traumatic and life-altering wounds. Those who visit wounded veterans in hospitals have found lives profoundly changed by pain and loss. They also have found brave men and women with a sense of purpose and selfless commitment that causes battle-hardened warriors to pause. While The Post and some of its readers may not agree with the war or its conduct, these men and women and their families are owed the decency of not having a cartoon make light of their tremendous physical sacrifices. As the joint chiefs, we rarely put our hand to one letter, but we cannot let this reprehensible cartoon go unanswered. PETER PACE General, U.S. Marine Corps Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff EDMUND P. GIAMBASTIANI JR. Admiral, U.S. Navy Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff MICHAEL W. HAGEE General, U.S. Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps PETER J. SCHOOMAKER General, U.S. Army Chief of Staff MICHAEL G. MULLEN Admiral, U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations T. MICHAEL MOSELEY General, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Washington