People are questioning the constitutionality of the federal call-up of National Guard members. We should always question why the government mobilizes troops, whether it be to Vietnam, to Iraq, or to the streets of Portland. All U.S. soldiers have the right to communicate with and question Congress according to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which is the federal code that governs members of our armed forces.As a Vietnam-era War veteran, I encourage all the members of the armed services in their role as citizen-soldiers to hold government leaders accountable for lies, misrepresentation and misuse of our armed forces by politicians.

Mark Baugher, Portland

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