Air University Review, September-October 1984

On Seeking A Forum For The Mitchells

WHEN reading "Seeking a Forum For the Mitchells,"* I was struck by the logical fallacy it exposed. Major Denny Nelson makes the point that the Air Force of the '80s lacks a forum for the present-day "Mitchells" to air their views. However, the fellowship he holds and the publication of his views in the Review are clear evidence that such a forum does exist today as in the past.

The Air University is the one organization that has the facilities, people, and mission necessary to stimulate, cultivate, and propagate the ideas, arguments, and controversy so vital to continued excellence. For those of us not at AU, the Review is our link to that process. Accordingly, I would like to see a few good arguments in each issue. There are two sides to every coin, and the Review could do us all a favor by tossing the coins and letting us see how they come up. It should also be fun!

Whiteman AFB, Missouri

*Major Denny R. Nelson, "Seeking a Forum For the Mitchells," Air University Review, July-August 1984, pp. 85-86.

Colonel Murphy is Vice Commander, Headquarters 351st Strategic Missile Wing (SAC).

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The conclusions and opinions expressed in this document are those of the author cultivated in the freedom of expression, academic environment of Air University. They do not reflect the official position of the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, the United States Air Force or the Air University.

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