Letters: Jun. 10, 1966

Session in Self-Criticism

Sir: As a Navy officer who has just completed three years on active duty (17 months in Viet Nam) I read your cover story on the draft [June 3] with distaste. Like it or not, we are deeply committed in Viet Nam, and the armed forces need men —especially leadership potential—to fulfill this commitment. If Mr. Wilson and others like him would spend less time endeavoring to support their selfish motives, and more time reflecting on their obligations to the country that provided their education, perhaps the enemy would be less...

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