Murtha Says He's not to Blame

For what? Is anybody even listening to you? (See the entry below.) If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it does it make a sound?

Associated Press January 06, 2006

WASHINGTON - Rep. John Murtha says the military is blaming him for a recruitment slump instead of recognizing mistakes that have led to an enlistment shortage.

"They're trying to direct attention away from their problems," said Murtha, D-Pa., a decorated Marine Corps veteran who has become a leading voice in Congress advocating an early withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq.

The rest of the story, from Military.com

In no way do I wish to dishonor Rep. Murtha's service to his country. I thank him for all that he has done for his country, both in and out of uniform.