The media has been reporting, with gusto, how several retired generals (what are we, up to six? You think there'd be a billboard in Times Square keeping track) are calling for Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld to resign.
Why are they calling for his resignation? They say that he needs to be held responsible for the poor planning of the prosecution of our campaign in Iraq.
Are these minor generals? Maybe the General in charge of Pentagon Paper Pushing?
No, they've been fairly important. The most recent to join in was Major General (ret.) Batiste. He just left the 1st Infantry Division, which he led in Iraq.
You might think that what's got me upset is the media are enjoying the generals coming out against Rumsfeld. Well, no.
My question is this. Where were the generals when they were in charge? These officers not only had a responsibility to successfully carry out their mission, but also to the Soldiers under their command. I am sincerely hoping that we'll see memoranda showing these generals voiced their concerns when they were on active duty.
It's a little late now.
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