We feel that he is exactly correct in his analysis and that his concern is very well placed. The resort to a personal attack is typical of those who would rather not engage in discussions of issues. Perhaps a comment here to Colonel Drew about practicing what he preaches would be in order. A charge that one's opponent obviously lacks expertise in sensitive areas of discussion is typically thrown up as a smoke screen to obscure discussion of the real issues. This is an effective debating and courtroom tactic, but it serves absolutely no purpose in discussing issues and solving problems.
Further commentary includes a comparison of censorship requirements between the services.
Colonel Drew draws the conclusion that because the Army does not have the MX or cruise missiles, its members are allowed to participate in policy and issues discussions in print, while we as USAF officers are not. We would like to know why. We suggest that Colonel Drew also review the Lind article on this point. Lind pointed out that every other service has publications which take up controversial subjects and issues in a better manner than the Air Force. He pointed to the Marine Corps Gazette , Army's Parameters, and U.S. Naval Institute's Proceedings.