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Follow the leader

 

As a former Marine, the last person I would want to follow is someone like Mitt Romney. Between the Korean and Cold Wars I’ve come to know some real tough leaders, who lead by example and who I would follow across a sea of burning oil, with neither fear nor question.

Mr. Romney neither looks the part nor does he sound like a commander-in-chief, and Paul Ryan certainly doesn’t stand out. I’d follow someone who’s not afraid to shout, “Let’s go kill the enemy. Follow me!”

Chesty Puller, where are you now that we need you again?

Arnold Pakula, Pembroke Pines

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