VoteVets Petition: Investigate leaks on Palin

[Coexist]

One the most disturbing developments we at VoteVets.org have seen this week are media outlets reporting details regarding the deployment of Track Palin to Iraq, Governor Sarah Palin’s son. In a number of outlets, the details of when and where Track will be in Iraq have been reported. This isn’t just a violation of Operational Security (OPSEC), it puts the lives of every troop around him in danger.

It’s time for the Department of Defense to investigate who is leaking these details to the media. And, we need you to co-sign our letter to the Pentagon to get an investigation underway.

CO-SIGN OUR LETTER DEMANDING AN INVESTIGATION HERE

We’re all proud of every child of a politician who is serving in uniform – Democrat and Republican. And, their parents deserve to be proud. That’s not the point.

When someone chooses to bolster that story by leaking classified details to the media, it allows the enemy to gain valuable information that allows them to strike at a symbolic target of importance – and all the troops around that target. It’s dangerous, it’s illegal, and it needs to be investigated.

CO-SIGN OUR LETTER DEMANDING AN INVESTIGATION HERE

Whoever is divulging this information to the media should be prosecuted and punished, if found guilty. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or of another party, we should all agree that we cannot accept anyone feeding classified details to the press. Join us in demanding the Pentagon investigate.

Sincerely,
Jon Soltz
Iraq War Veteran
Chairman, VoteVets.org

And Brandon, Peter, Brian, and the rest of the VoteVets.org team

Paid for by VoteVets.org

The letter:

Dear Gentlemen,


As a patriotic American, I am alarmed with recent leaks that have led to a multitude of stories in the media divulging details regarding the deployment and future movements of Track Palin, the son of Republican Vice Presidential candidate, Governor Sarah Palin.

As you know, leaking such details is a clear violation of Operational Security (OPSEC), as as defined in DOD Directive (DODD) 5205.02, and Army Regulation 530-1.

After speaking with a number of Public Affairs Officers, VoteVets.org has reported that they are confident that the Department of Defense has not leaked these details. However, as it is simply impossible for any reporter to figure out these details on their own if all they know is the name of a soldier and where he is based, someone has compromised security, not only for the son of a potential Vice President of the United States, but all those who serve with him.

It is simply unacceptable for any member of the military, or civilian, to discuss these kinds of classified details -- especially with members of the media. I urge you to conduct an immediate investigation to find the source of these leaks, and prosecute, if necessary.

I am certain you are as disturbed with these developments as I am, and hope you find any compromising of security and safety of our troops to be of paramount concern.


Respectfully,

Who leaked this information to the media??

[Narkos]

1. Track's mother? n/t

[Coexist]

2. naw... she wouldn't do that, would she?

[nc4bo]

3. Mom's would never do such a thing. No way. nt

[Coexist]

4. she wouldn't dare... would she?