Wednesday, June 02, 2004

No honor code for civilians at the pentagon The civilian leadership at the pentagon continues to insist that the size of the military is appropriate to its obligations. Yet they continue to extend indefinitely the tours of regular troops as well as reservists. It's a pity that civilians who manage the military are not required to accept an honor code of their own. Melvyn Polatchek 10:43:47 PM    comment []

Brahimi proves his unworth In the Kansas City Star today, Lakhdar Brahimi, the U.N. envoy who has been asked to help form a transitional Iraqui government was quoted as saying, "Bremer is the dictator of Iraq," he said. "He has the money. He has the signature." The entire article is available at: http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/world/8820988.htm?1c I'm sure he has had a difficult several weeks. Yet, he served no one by his outburst. All people of good will want this transitional government to fare well. There is and has been plenty of hypocracy, but for the man who repesents the U.N. to so undercut this new government is unworthy of his mission and calls his own integrity into question. By accepting his role he made a tacit agreement to seek the best possible outcome for the Iraquis, the Americans and the member states of the U.N.  His words indicate an agenda that seeks to embarass and weaken the U.S. position. Of course none of his children serve with the American military. Melvyn Polatchek 7:40:04 PM    comment []