A recent letter described President Donald Trump’s instigation of the war with Iran as a “profile in courage.” Profile in incompetence would be more accurate.
Knowing we intended war against an enemy who could easily interrupt our energy supply, why did we not build up the Strategic Oil Reserve? Or arrange for an alternate supply chain in advance?
Why didn’t we stockpile more missiles, drones, and interceptors since we planned an air-oriented campaign? Now we are left vulnerable to attack by other hostile powers.
Knowing our adversary was a longtime sponsor of terrorism, why did we dismiss veteran counterterrorism experts from our intelligence services?
There’s only one answer to these questions: Trump’s bad judgment and lack of foresight. Why should we give him the benefit of the doubt?
We the people must organize and vote in the upcoming midterm elections, ending Republican control of Congress.
New leadership is needed to reverse the disastrous direction our nation has taken.
Steven R. Gruber
Robeson Township