Senator Kerry,
Nov. 1, 2006

Damn you. You are a bumbling idiot. My son, Cory, left the Computer
Engineering Program at West Virginia University, a superlative educational
institution, to volunteer to serve in the United States Marine Corps. He
made it to Recon in less than one year, completing over a dozen schools,
finishing with top scores in every single one of them. Cory, along with
every Recon Marine, was/is a brilliant young man. They all volunteered -
there is no draft as there was when you were in the Armed Forces. Cory,
along with 3 other Recon Marines, died as the result of an IED explosion in
May, 2006. These men, along with their peers, are superior in intellect.
How dare you dishonor them by your careless words. You are a stupid,
self-absorbed, fool.

I am not speaking as a member of any political party - in fact, I support
more democrats at this juncture than republicans. But I loathe the disdain
you display for my son and those whose magnificent service was given for
something they held so dear to their hearts - freedom.

I pray that your political future is doomed. You are a detriment to every
democrat with whom you associate. If in deed, your words were, as you say,
intended as a joke, then you are heartless. My son's life is certainly more
than a joke. He and these almost 3,000 young men and women who have died
with him, are much more valued and loved than to be used as pawns in your
own petty political pundits.

You were not misunderstood. You were clearly heard and understood by us
all. You were on national television. You are utterly disrespectful of our
sons and of us, their families. I will work tirelessly to bring you down.
You discredit every member of the Armed Forces. Not only are these troops
more savvy than ever before in history, so are their commanding officers,
many of whom have advanced educational degrees. You, John Kerry, are
nothing but scum. Spare us from the further desecration of our troops and
the superlative military minds that truly do serve our nation. Remove
yourself from the limelight and step down from office, NOW.

VERY sincerely,

Mrs . Danna Swain Palmer, Proud Mom of Fallen Marine,

Cpl. Cory Leonard Palmer, USMC, Recon May 10, 1984 - May 6 - 2006 West
Virginia University, School of Computer Engineering 2006, Voluntarily
withdrew with excellent grades to serve in the United States Marine Corps,
Dec. 13, 2002.

CC: The Honorable Senator Robert Byrd, West Virginia
The Honorable Joseph Biden, Delaware
The Honorable Thomas Carper, Delaware
The Honorable Congressman Mike Castle, Delaware
Commandant Michael Hagee, USMC
Commandant Charles Krulak, USMC, Ret.
West Virginia University, President et. al.