For the record I feel Jerry was not off base looking for support anywhere it can be found, It is not an easy task getting it, it is a constant uphill struggle for what has become the norm !

Just the other day DAV magazine { July-August } on page 15 had requested veterans of WWII, Korea,Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Afghan & Iraq contact them for a PBS documentary, in all fairness they were overwhelmed by responses { my E-mail kicked back } as my calls by phone have been lost in all the other veterans who called about being interviewed, this is just normal for our struggle it is an uphill battle, next the politics that find there way in, I have done the same blasted the members who support the toxic attacks aimed at Our Members who may support Liberals or Democrats & President Obama, I thought some folks might get the hint It Is Just Wrong promotes infighting, separates members and only weakens ACWV.

We need to remember attacking those we are seeking support from Hurts Us, I did not know if it would be safe to bring up PBS to general membership so I've only spoken to those I'd thought it safe to bring it up to, do we as a group want to have an environment like this ?

My feeling is that we as a group need to remember Neutral requires restraint please rethink the flaming remark that even if others let slide, may lose us support, I am sure those on both sides Not supporting each other has Lost Us Some Support when we need it.

The choice is up to each member Not To Support what they feel they cannot, just don't tear down in public, let them guess and lets keep this in house, I feel what happened to Jerry did not need to be said in this forum as well he has earned some respect & I feel trust he is doing whats best for ACWV.

Last independents Vote Both Ways, are the majority and decide what agenda wins the day, this is not just a left - right thing folks.

Thank you Jerry for all you did the past two years my best wishes

PNV