Lt. Watada, being a Vietnam-era veteran myself, and the son of a career (30 year) military officer, I would like to take this opportunity to offer my salute to you Sir, for the courage and bravery that you are showing to your fellow Americans and to the rest of the world, in the face of overwhelming odds, in your effort to resist serving a corrupt regime in an illegal and immoral war of choice, not necessity, poorly justified with lies and misinformation.

  Thank you, Lt. Watada, I only wish that we had more like you, with the courage, conviction and moral fortitude, willing to sacrifice all else, in order to do the right thing.

If our country was truly in eminent peril from the actions of a foreign power, I would be proud to serve with you in her defense. Therefore, I am proud to stand by you in your defense of our Constitution and the international laws governing warfare and invasion of other nations, against the tyranny of the leaders of our own government.