The Bush team has been hitting hard for the Amish vote, using gay marriage and other social issues. Bush is hoping that the Amish will ignore their inherent pacificism and support the warmonger. Well, a recent letter to the editor points out a very interesting issue the Amish may not have thought about. Vote for Bush and your boys and girls get drafted. It'll serve them right.
LANCASTER NEW ERA (LANCASTER, PA.)
September 24, 2004, Friday
Military draft for Amish?
To the Editor:
As a veteran of the Korean War, I served my country well and I am still serving in my retirement. I got involved at the local VA hospital. I love the work I do. There are so many needs there.
War is not a pretty sight when you see all the needs. As I visit the sick and the hospice ward; not a pretty sight, at all.
If the Amish want to vote, good. But then, start the draft and draft their sons. That would be a no-no for them. I had no choice; I was drafted. I enjoyed my stay in the service and I enjoy what I am doing now. But we need a new leader.
Bush and Cheney have to go. We need new leadership. One who is for the everyday working men and women, not the rich and those who don't pay their share of taxes.
Wake up, America.
James A. Murphy
Lancaster
