Kevin, I see no encouragement or support for "permanent war and militarism" in Kyle Yamada's letter.  Where do you get that, Kevin?  My only supposition is that Yamada supports Clinton - is that what you base your accusation on?  To my knowledge, Hillary Clinton has never advocated for "permanent war and militarism".

I think we as a nation are secular and peaceful, for the most part.  Our involvement in foreign conflicts has had, overall, a bad result (since WW II), and I respect and support anti-war sentiments, having been both a soldier during the Vietnam conflict and an antiwar marcher after my return to civilian status.  I think we spend far too much on our military.  Nevertheless, as the richest and most powerful nation in the world, our economic and defense interests involve us internationally.  Do you think isolationism is the answer?  I don't think that would work.  I welcome your reply, sir.