Bush lauded for stance on faith, war, stem cells

June 21, 2007

I have written to President Bush not only to express my personal feeling of appreciation for his bold stand of faith in godly values during his presidency, but for his bold stand on the war in Iraq, as well.

My son is about to be deployed to Iraq for the first time as an Army medic. He is currently stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He will be leaving his wife and 2-year-old son while he serves. His wife will give birth to their second son during his 15-month tour in Iraq.

I am proud of my son's willingness to fight for our country's freedom and to put his life on the line for not only our freedom, but for the freedom of Iraqi people, as well.

The president's recent decision to veto the current bill to legalize the killing of thousands of embryos (babies) for the purpose of stem-cell research was the clearest and boldest stand any president in history has ever taken in support for human life.

I salute Mr. Bush for standing firm in the face of tyranny and evil in this world.

-- Leon R. Wyatt, Salem