The Governor in his announcement of California Hall of Fame inductees wanted to recognize ..“Californians, whose achievements are legendary…" 

So he picks who…… Jane Fonda?

For what Barbarella? 

By picking a left wing liberal, the Governor is doing the politically correct thing. But this is not just any left wing liberal. This “legendary” pick actually went to Communist Vietnam and fired an anti-aircraft gun at American planes. Fonda never apologized for making propaganda broadcasts for the Communist Vietnamese. Jane Fonda aided and abetted an enemy of the United States.

Now she is in the California Hall of Fame?

Governor if are looking for achievements to pick. I have a few.

Richard A Anderson, Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, 2d Platoon, Company F, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division. He was born in Los Angeles.
Pfc Anderson was advancing in the jungles of the Quang Tri Province on a rescue mission. His platoon came under attack by Jane Fonda’s buddies from the North.  Several men were wounded. A grenade landed in the middle of them right next to where Anderson was taking cover. He reached out pulled the grenade to his chest and absorbed the blast. For this sacrifice he received the Medal of Honor.

Or Governor what about Robert L. Leisy, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Infantry, Company B, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. 2nd Lt. Leisy was born in Oakland. In the Phuc Long Province a superior force of some of Jane Fonda’s buddies attacked his platoon. In the process of deploying his men and attempting to rescue one of his patrols he moved with his radio operator to the front. There he spotted a sniper firing a rocket propelled grenade at his position.  He shielded his radio operator and other men by taking the brunt of the explosion. He then refused medical attention and continued to direct fire until he died of his wounds. For this sacrifice he received the Medal of Honor.

Or how about Edward A DeVore Jr.,Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Company B, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division.  Born in Torrance, Sp4c DeVore raced through a hail of fire during an attack near Saigon to help withdraw wounded soldiers. During the recovery mission they his unit was pinned down. DeVore drew enemy fire and assaulted Jane Fonda’s buddies. He was wounded and then got up and assaulted the enemy position again. He was killed, but his attack allowed the rest of the unit to withdraw. He received the Medal of Honor.

The Governor has done some shameful things. He has broken many promises, betrayed many who supported him. But picking a Hollywood Anti-American activist over real heroes is a disgrace. 

Medal of honor information that helped me honor these men is here.

Cross posted on RedCounty.com

This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 at 12:00 am and is filed under Blog Posts.