Over 100,000 letters in support of Murtha....DNC blog

http://www.democrats.org/a/2005/11/your_letters_to.php

"Over 102,000 Americans have responded so far to Governor Dean's call for letters in support of Congressman John Murtha. Each and every piece will be hand-delivered to the congressman -- here is a small sample from the notes sumbitted this weekend:

Anant in Alexandria, Virginia:

Thank you very much, sir, for your previous and continued service to our country. It took great courage for you to speak your mind about the mismanagement of our foreign policy. It is ridiculous for anybody to call you, of all people, a coward... even if they disagree with you. Our troops disserve to know that their lives will not be risked unnecessarily, by people who have no idea what real courage is like. Please do not stop fighting for the fair treatment of American soldiers.
Arnold from Pernyn, California

Thank you for your service to our country and for your courage to stand up to the White House and say what needs to be said. We must change course and adopt a workable solution to the War in Iraq. What we're doing isn't working. I believe that we must not "cut and run" but we've got to have a plan for success and for leaving Iraq as soon as possible so that the Iraqi people can begin to heal and hopefully live with more peace and hope for their future. And our troops must come home soon. Too many people on both sides have died and suffered. Thanks again.
D'Arla from De Leon, Texas

I just wanted you to know that I appreciate so much your willingness to vice you opinion on Iraq. Not surprisingly, the Bush administration is pulling out all the stops to battle any opinion that differs from theirs. The words spoken by Rep. Jean Schmidt during the debate should be an embarrassment to her and the entire Republican party. They were horribly offensive and uncalled for. I'm so proud of you for daring to speak the truth in a time when people are smeared for speaking truth.
Margaret from Garrison, New York

Thank you for speaking out as your conscience required - Your position deserves respect and not the contempt shown by the current Administration.
JoEllen from Dade County, Florida

My father is a WW2 veteran, both husbands were Vietnam vets. Whereas I have no personal experience with combat, I did witness the aftershocks of service related traumas. I am proud that someone who knows what he is saying has stood up to bullying GOP attacks. Go for it, Comgressman!
Scott from Chicago, Illinois

First of all, thank you for your service to our Country so many years ago. I wanted to also thank you for speaking up on a subject that has long been swept under the rug. I am concerned with the "we're right, they're wrong" mentality that so often becomes part of the discussion regarding Iraq. It's a tough topic to discuss with no easy answers and everyone (politicians, service men and women, the public) should feel comfortable in asking questions without the fear of being labeled "un-patriotic" or "un-American". Thank you for standing by your beliefs and continuing your discussion of what can be done to resolve this difficult situation.
Mary from Jefferson City, Missouri

As an Army veteran and the mother of an active-duty sailor currently deployed in the Persian Gulf, I say God bless you and thank you for speaking the truth.
Andrew from Portland, Oregon

Thank you, Congressman Murtha, for giving credible voice to my concerns and those of millions of other Americans. I hope you find the strength within to withstand the un-American attacks this administration will unleash upon you. Our thoughts are with you as we stand in support of your comments and your right to make them.
More letters throughout the day and week".

to his Washington office thanking him to his woman staffer

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And thanks!

just a few days ago. . These words of encouragement sound like they could have been written by DUers but other Americans feel the same way about the courage of Congressman Jack Murtha.