Will Marshall (not related) has written a
nasty little screed that, amongst other things, impugns the patriotism of every Democrat who disagrees with him. As someone who voted for Jimmy Carter, Walter Mondale, Mike Dukakis, Bill Clinton, and John Kerry, I have more than had it with anyone who would dare to call into question my patriotism.
Democrats didn't sell missiles to Khomeini.
Democrats did not ignore Presidential briefing memos warning of attacks on America.
Democrats did not refuse to properly request a search of
Moussaoui's hardrive.
Democrats did not betray a CIA Case Officer.
Democrats did not betray
Mohammed Naeem Noor Khan.
Democrats did not
block the prosecution of Haroon Aswat.
Democrats have a fine record on national security and Republicans do not.
I hope every Democratic presidential hopeful, especially my governor Mark Warner, will disassociate themselves from Marshall's screed. I cannot be expected to vote for anyone who would impugn my patriotism or tolerate it in others.