Memo to Barbara Boxer

I had heard about the incident, but didn’t really believe it could be true. We hear so much about elitist, pompous-assed types inside the beltway that I assumed this story was just so much hype. Surely, a term of respect from a decorated military officer would not be rebuffed by a politician, no? So, thanks to the resources of the new media, I saw the video for myself. I’m astonished, disappointed, and ashamed at the level to which our political class has lowered itself.

Madam Senator, Ma’am, Your Awesomeness, whatever the deuce you want the world to call you, as a tax payer, a citizen (this means you work for me, not the other way around) and a military veteran with 20 years of service defending your sorry hide, just who do you think you are? In the military, as well as in the part of the country I am from, the term ma’am or sir, is a sign of respect and yet this was not good enough for you? This man has served our country honorably. Looking at his medals, I see that he participated in both Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. The man is Ranger qualified, parachute qualified, has been awarded two Bronze Stars for combat service to this country, has made a career of risking his life so you and your cohorts can screw up ours, and you presume to lecture him and demand that he rhetorically kiss your derriere?

Allow me to help you with this business of titles: You and your colleagues have managed in a very short time to accumulate more debt than all of our past presidents combined. Ignoring Constitutional constraints on federal power, the government of which you are a part insists on meddling in our lives, confiscating our property, taking over private businesses, stealing the wealth of our children and grandchildren, punishing industry and rewarding sloth, all while dismantling our defenses and returning us to a pre 9/11 posture while North Korea fires missiles like they were firecrackers and Iran tramples its citizens and mocks our wobbly Commander in Chief. You people even regulate how much water can be flushed in our toilets!! Appropriately, Congress has lower approval ratings than the average used car salesman and yet you get your knickers in a bunch because one of America’s finest calls you ma’am? There are worse titles that spring immediately to mind. Get over yourself lady. You’re a politician, not a deity.

In All Humility,
Dave Carter