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Monday, April 3, 2006 12:00 AM

"I've been in combat too long"

Former Sen. Max Cleland blasts the "total folly" of Iraq -- and says he still hasn't gotten over the GOP smears that ended his political career.
By Bill Katovsky

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  • Monday, April 3, 2006 12:11 AM

    Proud of former Sen. Cleland

    and his representation of my home state. He's been an inspiration to me since I learned about him in high school.

    One thing discourages me in this article-- Max Cleland says he's finished with politics because it's become too dirty to play.

    If all the good people lay down their arms and give up on this nasty, disrespectful thing known as politics, how can we ever regain our voice? Are there enough up-and-comers to counterbalance the devious tactics of the right?

    Thank you, Salon, for this article, giving time to a true American hero and public servant.

    —Highpockets Read Highpockets's other letters

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