Dishonorable Disclosures

Smith, Major, USAF-Retired (former enlisted): I have shared the below Documentary video on numerous Facebook accounts, groups and fan pages and other locations. I could do no less for fellow veterans and civilian intelligence operators who served in harms-way. They love their country and they see they have seen the harm created by disclosure of classified or sensitive information relative to military and intelligence operations.

I was infuriated on Friday by Washington Post editorial columnist Charles Lane's comment on Fox News with Bret Baier. Lane said "I don’t believe military and intelligence people, even retired, should have a major role in politics." Lane's comment may be viewed at this Fox News link at 01:04 into the video.

Some where along the line, Lane's arrogance has got the best of him. Of course, those living in and around Washington, D.C., often find themselves defending indefensible statements. Lane obviously believes that he has earned the right to comment, or to fail to comment, or to inappropriately comment on national and political issues. However, he does not believe that those who have risked their lives for our county should have that privilege. He said what he believes: retired military and former members of the military and intelligence people have no major role in politics. Well, tell that to Rep Allen West and other members of Congress who are veterans.

I guess Lane would have disqualified every former military veteran from being in politics and becoming president. Starting with General George Washington, 39 of our presidents have served in regular military units or some form of military service. Lane appears to believe that our present commander-in-chief is qualified since he ha never served in any form of military service. And that is a critical point. The present Obama White House is leaking like a sieve and has and continues to place lives of human assets in other countries and our own military and intelligence operations at risk. With wanton disregard, the White House has leaked operational information for political purposes that compromised a vital intelligence source.

Below is the documentary, "Dishonorable Disclosure." Please take time to view and listen to these former Intelligence and Special Operations experts, military and civilians, democrats, republicans and independents who are speaking out. Mr. Lane said that National Security is not an issue in the Presidential election. Well tell that to the families of those coming home in body bags or who are not coming home at all. Tell that to the American citizens when another terrorist attack happens. One of the chief constitutional responsibility of the President is national security! Unfortunately, either the President's inexperience, lack of due diligence, or possibly his personal disregard or disdain has and is placing at risk all Americans, our allies, and specifically those whom serve in the intelligence and special operations units.

Special Ops OPSEC is a standing non-partisan, independent watchdog organization entitled OPSEC. These organization exists for two purposes:

First, we seek the removal of political benefit to those disclosing classified/sensitive information pertaining to special operations and intelligence activities.

Second, given the practice of public disclosure of classified or sensitive information pertaining to military or intelligence practices and methods by this administration.

Intelligence and Special Operations forces are furious and frustrated at how President Obama and those in positions of authority have exploited their service for political advantage. Countless leaks, interviews and decisions by the Obama Administration and other government officials have undermined the success of our Intelligence and Special Operations forces and put future missions and personnel at risk.

The unwarranted and dangerous public disclosure of Special Forces Operations is so serious -- that for the first time ever -- former operators have agreed to risk their reputations and go 'on the record' in a special documentary titled "Dishonorable Disclosures." Its goal is to educate America about serious breaches of security and prevent them from ever happening again.

Use of military ranks, titles and photographs in uniform in the following video does not imply endorsement of the Dept of the Army or the Department of Defense. All individuals are no longer in active service with any federal agency or military service.

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