The situation is critical. We need the strength of the most effective bully pulpit. We need to take truth to power and superior power to weaker power. What is the world's most powerful coalition? The U.S. military-industrial complex. We need the leaders of the military group to step up to the challenge of their oath and speak out.
We propose that military and industry leaders meet and agree democracy is the path to follow. They should then sign a declaration of support for constitutional democracy and strong opposition to any form of minority or autocratic rule. All media should publish this "open letter" to all Americans. The letter should oppose specifically the election of any "would-be dictator." To the extent the military/industry leaders deem it appropriate, they should propose additional actions to publicize the letter.
We need to brainstorm precisely what substance goes into the letter, who should sign it, and what is done with it. The purpose is to reaffirm democracy and to marginalize those who would usher in autocracy,
For those of you who may not know, military officers take the following oath:
"I, William J. Spriggs, having been appointed an officer in the Marine Corps of the United States, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God."
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