Update on Murtha Letter Campaign
Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 3:25 PM By: < Former Member >
This comes in from Army SGT Tim Sumner:

I visited John Murtha's Congressional district office in Johnstown yesterday and delivered these emails, as promised, with Darryl Sharrett's on top of the stack.

For the benefit of anyone new to this web site or to this thread:

On May 17, 2006, Congressman Murtha said Marines had, "killed innocent civilians in cold blood," in Haditha, Iraq.

Darryl Sharratt lives in the district that Congressman Murtha represents.

Mr. Sharratt's son, Marine Lance Corporal Justin Sharratt, is under investigation for the November 19, 2005, deaths of civilians in Haditha.

The investigating officer has strong recommended that the charges against LCpl Sharratt be dismissed.

On July 10, 2007, Congressman Murtha's office stated that, "Congressman Murtha doesn’t have a statement because the investigation is still ongoing.

I went to Congressman Murtha's office yesterday to inquire, not to protest.

While his greeting was professionally friendly, the eyes of man at the reception desk slightly narrowed as I stated my purpose. He could not comment, took the emails, and disappeared for ten minutes beyond a closed door.

The man he returned with was courteous and our 30-minute conversation was conducted in a civil tone throughout. He mostly listened and reinterated Congressman Murtha's position: the "killed innocent civilians in cold blood" comment was often taken out of context and the stress our troops were under contributed to the deaths of civilians.

If I had spoken with Congressman Murtha directly, I would have asked him to describe the honor he felt last year when he publicly prejudged United States Marines as cold blooded murderers, long before the investigation was complete, and in light of the investigating officer's recommendation to dismiss LCpl Sharratt's charges.

His senior aide never said it yet I left believing that Congressman Murtha's silence now, his refusal to comment this year about an ongoing investigation is a rock and a hard place, an untenable political position of his own choosing. He can never apologize.

We are beginning to learn that some or perhaps all of the Haditha Marines were engaged with the enemy or perceived threats. They could not cut and run. Their oath, training, and rules demanded that they engage and stay in the fight. (You can learn more here, at the War Chronicle.)

John Murtha, the civilian politician, is up for reelection next year. I believe that if he breaks political "cover," if he fails to act "bravely" and hold his position, he thinks he will be caught out in the open during a primary or the general election next year. The only "honorable" thing to do, in John Murtha's mind, is to dig in, fight and win, or die a politcal death in place.

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Related previous posts:
July 23, 2007: Haditha Marine Father has a Conversation with John Murtha

July 22, 2007: Officer’s case dismissal recommendation for Haditha Marine: NY Times misleads

July 18, 2007: Father of slandered Marine emails Congressman Murtha

July 16, 2007: A presumption of innocence: I’ll deliver your email to suddenly silent John Murtha

July 13, 2007: Marine’s Parents Want Murtha Censured for Haditha Remarks

July 12, 2007: Congressman John Murtha should apologize or resign, or both

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Posted on July 26, 2007 at 3:25 PM by < Former Member >

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If Murtha had gonads, he would have faced you personally. IMO, he's a coward as well as a traitor. Murtha doesn't deserve to represent anyone in the US Congress. He needs to be beaten at the ballot box and sent home in disgrace. He, like everyone else, will meet his maker one day and Murtha will surely come up lacking in gonads, spine, patriotism, loyalty, and ethics. I have no use for him or any of the other anti-military, anti-American disgraces that occupy seats in the US Congress. IMO, they disgrace our heritage and they aren't worthy of licking the bottoms of our troops' boots after they've been on patrol in the slums of Iraq. You can fill in the names as I'm sure you all know who I am describing.
1 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 6:19 PM By: Muppet
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Murtha is joined at the Hip with John Kerry to sell out the troops & the nation for his huge desire for political gain & power. John Kennady get in motion the start of the Vietnam war, Ted Kennady brokered the Paris "Peace" Accord, which sold the nation & all Vietnam Vets down the river to insure he would remain in Congress intill the day he meets his new master on the stair down to Hell. No US Marine would allow them to soil the gate.

I expect nothing from the three Vietnam sell out artist. Nothing would be nice, but they raise their heads once again to sell out the military, & this time the nation.

They will receive high praise from the leaders of the world wide jihad. I spit on the ground they walk on, I hope as they drive pass the Vietnam Wall they turn their heads towards Meca, Saigon & any damm place except where our brave Vietnam war dead are remembered for all time. I wish to say to them both the same thing I say to the members of the "Vietnam Vets Against The War", a group where each of them is honored as a hero,. You have never been my Vietnam Brother Or Sister, you support the terrorist who wish to kill me & my Grand Children now at war. You have no further honor to lose, you have no soul, you have no pride & I would take Pvt Garwood to lunch before I would share pure air with you.

What Say You?. My True Vietnam Brothers & Sisters.

Watch these two CLOSE in 08, there will be a back room effort to stop the military vote from the combat zone.

2 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 6:44 PM By: George Samek
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Isn't it amazing how we can become the thing we hate most? John Murtha was once a Patriot who served his country, with bravery. Now he can't even look the father of a fellow Marine in the eye, because he defamed the father's son. He has to send a "patsy" out, to take the righteous wrath of a father. The Marine Corps League should start proceedings to demand their member apologize or be officially labeled a "former Marine, not of good standing". He has not only besmirched his own honor, but the honor of the whole Corps, by publicly labeling honorable members of the Marine Corps war criminals. Duty, honor, country once meant something to our entire country. Now, with the actions of Mr Murtha and other like-minded public figures, there are some that have begun to doubt this honored, American military tradition. People like this are the LAST people deserving of the obcene salaries they gather, while allegedly "representing" true American citizens. Kerry "Radar" Leight, Mi GOE, US Army 73- 75
3 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 7:00 PM By: namfrank
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There is no distincely American criminal class - except Congress Mark Twain

Murtha himself was involved in a FBI Corruption Sting I am sure he received his full protection under the law. No US Marine spoke out for a conviction prior to a verdict in a court of law.

Might he face charges for impersonateing a US Marine, My Father, a Proud US Marine Pvt. who died from combat woulds in WW-2, would cry to see this man spit on the same honor he gave his life to perserve.

In my Fathers name , Damm you to hell mutha, you are now a X-Marine.

May God bless the USMC & hold his loving hand over them as they fight for freedom Bring them home safe, with honor & victory. Comfort those waiting at home . AMEN

4 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 7:18 PM By: George Samek
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It figures!!

Should have known that a Coward like Murtha wouldn't see anyone that truly deserved to be seen and listened to. Once a Coward, always a Coward..

Just shows you the lack of Character and Moral courage that this man, if you can call him that, possesses...

The American people deserve to have Honorable men & women serving in all positions of elected government...Who in their right mind keeps voting men like Murtha back into office??

Thank you Sgt. Sumner for carrying your mission as far as humanly possible.

Eagles UUUP!!!

5 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 7:49 PM By: MikeBSuffolk
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"Congressmen who willfully take action during wartime that damage morale, and undermine the Military are Saboteurs and should be Arrested, Exiled or Hanged"....President Abraham Lincoln
6 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 8:02 PM By: JimDiehl_USN_65-71_Belize
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=AZVkfJFCarw

watch this Johnny Cash somgs Gods going to cut you down. It applys to people like Murtha too.

7 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 8:36 PM By: Vetwife
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DaniGon......Thanks for that link...Excellant video....If anyone didn't care to hear Johnny Cash , they will love him now!!
8 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 9:05 PM By: MikeBSuffolk
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There is only one high spot in the story which is when Martha hid under his deck & sent a toedie out to face the USMC & America. He is of the same low moral charactor as Cindy Sheehan in Bryant Park, Charlotte NC, They both run away and left their supporters to face un-caged Eagles.

Murtha layed the last tiny bit of his honor at the feet of the US Marines he slandered, became, judge, jury & knotter of the rope. I consider him to be a moral coward & not worth the sweat of any military member past, present, or future, who stands with honor to offer their life for America.

9 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 9:24 PM By: George Samek
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One way to beat Murtha is to send donations to the Republican party in his home town indicating that they are to be used to defeat this disgusting person. The address is Cambria County Republican Committee 636 Main Street Johnstown, Pa 15901

Imagine the pleasure of watching that fat boar hog sweat if a large campaign chest could be raised against him. If it is one dollar or one thousand dollars try to send something. We can't cast a ballot against him but maybe this will send him a message that there are many people who despise his position.

10 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 10:09 PM By: < Former Member >
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dunesberry,

That's a great idea!!!

11 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 10:43 PM By: MikeBSuffolk
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"His senior aide never said it yet I left believing that Congressman Murtha’s silence now, his refusal to comment this year about an ongoing investigation is a rock and a hard place, an untenable political position of his own choosing. He can never apologize."

And there is the telling character trait. We are all human, and we WILL make mistakes. A real man owns up to his mistake, however distasteful, and then moves to rectify the situation. Thanks for trying Sgt Sumner, that's all a man can do. You can't force the horse to drink ...

12 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 10:47 PM By: OldSoldier54
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OLDSOLDIER54

Nor a Government Mule,..Murtha is like the old Gov. Mule, to make him understand you had to whack him between the eyes with a 2x4,...To get his attention.

I do hope when he stands for reelection he will run against someone who will fight a fight just as dirty as this sad old power hungry Dirty Old Man.

The De-Election would be his 2x4,.. to get his attention.

13 Posted On: July 26, 2007 at 10:56 PM By: George Samek
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Might a few Pa Eagles send Murtha a Yellow Duck with you own personal message of displeasure for his cowardly conduct, Please let him know you are a member of the Gathering of Eagles., might some of you other Eagles spend a buck to send something to express you personal feeling about his lack of backbone. May God have mercy on the soul of Murtha, as he will receive on earth the same mercy he showed these brave Marines. Shame on you,... you old surrender monkey.

PS My Yellow Duck will be sent,... receipt requested, the receipt is suitable for frameing ,..over the can. I will inclose a letter explaining the history of the Yellow Ducks & to tell him the Yellow color suits him just fine.

Pile um up on his desk, he only uses it to hide under.

14 Posted On: July 27, 2007 at 1:08 AM By: George Samek
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George--Murtha isn't even worth one of the yellow ducks. I am so ashamed of the fact that he was a Marine. He couldn't of been--he must of been a very good faker in those days. I did say "faker" you all. You know the term "Once a Marine Always a Marine". They weren't talked about that piece of !!! I can assure you. No wonder the last time I was up at PA there was this stench in the air---it was the SMELL OF A LOW DOWN DIRTY PIECE OF GARBAGE. Did I say that I didn't like the man? Cee "Snake"
15 Posted On: July 27, 2007 at 1:23 AM By: Snake
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Dear Mrs Snake,, Cee,.. you may have heard, as I , that the USMC has a new claffication for Murtha,& John Kerry & Garwood , New Claffication...... X-Marines.

Murtha has left no stain on the USMC, He has only defined all the things that a Marine is not.

May John Kerry face justice in the same state which elected Murtha to Congress,...There is a pearl in this mess somewhere.

May the Vietnam Vets Legacy Foundation force this candy ass into open court with his vile little group of huckleberry who have blocked the truth about kerry by endless civil law suit.

Smart money says the huckleberrys will rat him out to save there evil little selfs from jail for lieing under oath in a court of law.

Please visit V.V.L.F. web site & send in what you can afford to pay legal fee's & nail this creep in public for the slander he has babbled for 40 years to gain & retain political power, Shame on you John Kerry, Look over your shoulder, Karma is standing behind you.

For all our Brothers & Sisters who's names are carved on the Vietnam Wall we owe John Kerry a honest chance to face jail time if he lays down lies under oath.

God bless all those brave vets who were attacked by John Kerry to save his sorry ass., the Vietnam War Brothers & Sisters will give them a special welcome in heaven., we may honor them here on earth.

16 Posted On: July 27, 2007 at 2:35 AM By: George Samek
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Johnstown, PA is where I grow up until I was 25...in 1976...Murtha is not like the majority, if not all, of Johnstownians...We always held the men and women that served in the arm forces very...VERY...high in stator. I never once saw and/or heard any disrespectful actions coming from a Johntownian when the solders came back home after the Viet Nam war...we knew they were all brave heros and we were prode of everyone of them...so please do not view the citizens of that area as being like Smurfa... I do go back there several times a year and I plan on retiring there in a couple years...so I will be talking to political activists to see if there's any one who will run against Smurfa in the primary and if not successful...I'll work with the Republican party...to help in removing him from office.
17 Posted On: July 27, 2007 at 2:12 PM By: westy71
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In my opinion, the best way to deal with Murtha is to have volunteers, armed with the truth about him, go door to door talking with the voters in his district. Present the truth about Murtha; expose him for the disgrace that he is. If necessary, take a Marine veteran with you and let him/her talk to the voters. Anyone that loves this nation, loves their freedom, and wants the future secure for their children and grandchildren, won't vote or this traitor ever again. I think this tactic would work on all the Liberal anti-America, anti-military disgraces. Most people believe the MSM and have, no clue, what the truth is.
18 Posted On: July 27, 2007 at 3:22 PM By: Muppet
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Mike B....post #5, para 4.....the same people in Massachusetts who keep sending fat-boy Teddy Kennedy back for his posh, overpaid job on the Hill.

Term limits for Congress----it HAS TO HAPPEN!!!! It's not supposed to be the job of a lifetime. If elected, serve for a reasonable, designated time----THEN GET YOUR A$$ HOME!!!!

We only give the damn president 8 years----why do these clowns get to hang around so long???? Is it any wonder they get power-hungry and greedy and start acting like jerks???

RANGER566

19 Posted On: July 27, 2007 at 6:54 PM By: ranger566
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Amen, Ranger566!! Term limits are an absolute MUST! And a return to the old way, citizen representation for a couple of terms to serve the public good, then back to private life.

POLITICAL PROFESSIONALS ARE DESTROYING THIS NATION!!!

And getting rich doing it ...

20 Posted On: July 27, 2007 at 9:42 PM By: OldSoldier54
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I also agree with TERM LIMITS. People put themselves on pedestals and think they are "Gods" after awhile. Murtha convicted the Marines without "Due trial and process." He is not a "Marine" he is a Greedy Politician who only cares about himself. My prayers go out to these Marines and their families. I do also pray for Murtha's soul.
21 Posted On: July 28, 2007 at 3:24 PM By: VAMA
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How about also passing laws which subject members of Congress to the same legal status as any government employee who has a top secret clearance.,..Also require all elected members to sign a legaly binding document that they will protest secret information & report ,.without delay of more then 24 hours, any person who discloses secret information to anyone without permission of the agency who classified the document. Sooo, We could start putting some of these loose liped political hacks in a federal prison.

Had I abused secret information as they do, daily, I would have retired from a military prison.

22 Posted On: July 28, 2007 at 6:56 PM By: George Samek
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Do a google search and look up Sgt. Mark Seavey. This video will reveal just who this idiot Murtha really is!
23 Posted On: July 29, 2007 at 10:25 PM By: jhoying
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"WELCOME HOME JOE 66"
24 Posted On: July 30, 2007 at 12:33 AM By: JimDiehl_USN_65-71_Belize
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JOE 66...WELCOME HOME BROTHER!!
25 Posted On: July 30, 2007 at 12:42 AM By: MikeBSuffolk
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thanks Jim and Mike
26 Posted On: August 3, 2007 at 5:28 AM By: joe
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