I believe it. I didn't hear it on the internet or read it in the news either. I've already sent out this letter to my US Senators and my Congressman:
23-JAN-13
The Honorable XXXXXX
U.S. Senate
XXX Russel Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator XXXX:
I am most distressed to hear that the administration has for some time placed a “litmus test” on military leadership which revolves about the willingness to fire upon US Citizens. Hopefully this disconcerting information, that the administration requires an affirmative answer to fire upon US Citizens for military career advancement, is blatantly false. I am sending this letter to you in hopes that you will confirm that military leadership promotions and retentions are in no way tied to an individual’s willingness to fire upon a US Citizen.
The US military has a history to service to God and country that honors the lives of US Citizens by protecting us from enemies to our Constitution and State. Information that this service is being intentionally corrupted heralds to historical foundations of tragedy that other nations have both suffered and endured. I hope that our military leadership is not being politically despoiled.
My information comes not from the internet or news organizations. My information is derived from retired military personnel who have retired with distinguished service. Additionally and most frighteningly, I was made aware some time ago that General James N. Mattis, Commander of US Central Command, was being “pushed out” by the administration due to his unwillingness to fire upon US Citizens under cover of the “David Petraeus and General John Allen mess”.
If you can provide contradictory solace it would be most welcome. However, if there is any substantiation at all of my concerns I, with all humility, believe you agree that it is one’s duty to investigate and publicize this matter. Our nation is changing but there are some things that can be agreed upon as being intolerable or our nation shall be lost.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXX
XXXX Road
Somewhere
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