This is in response to "Rally opposes war in Iraq" (SN 10/27).
The best way MSU College Republicans' Second Vice Chairman David Coogan can support U.S. military engagement in Iraq is by enlisting in our military himself.
Our Army just missed its recruiting quota by the largest shortfall since 1979; no engraved invitation should be necessary.
Healthy heterosexuals age 18-34 (soon to be 42) are eligible to volunteer. Even if a particular patriot is not accepted for military service, your country thanks you for stepping forward.
MSU Republicans' First Vice Chairman Craig Burgers can best support the president by encouraging President George W. Bush to accomplish the mission he started. Then-Secretary of State Colin L. Powell reminded the president of the Pottery Barn rule: You break it, you own it. In other words, Mr. Burgers, our country elected Republicans to lead us — see you at the recruiting station.
Operation Yellow Elephant is a nonpartisan, grassroots citizens' initiative to support our president by reminding his strongest supporters, otherwise qualified (e.g., College Republicans and Young Republicans), of their leadership responsibilities to set a good example for the rest of us.
After all, if President Bush cannot persuade even his strongest supporters to consider serving, how can he possibly be successful in persuading the entire country to continue to support U.S. military engagement in Iraq?
Karl Olson
New York , New York resident
