Talk:John K. Davis

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[edit] Thanks for the improvement

Thanks very much for improving the article! JPatrickBedell 00:35, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Regard and esteem for Gen. Davis, expressed through a high-quality article

I would like to make clear my high esteem for Gen. Davis and others who have served their nation in difficult and dangerous circumstances. I think it would be inappropriate to dismiss the possibility that he made certain mistakes in his career that had serious consequences, resulting even in harm, for others, but no one in such a position of responsibility is free of that risk. I think it would be intolerably unfair to address shortcomings in the service of Gen. Davis without honestly addressing the decisions and actions of his civilian superiors (elected and electors) throughout his career. My hope is that Gen. Davis will eventually find Wikipedia to be a welcoming forum to share his recollections of his honorable service, and I hope that the article will reflect highly on him, the naval aviation community, and the USMC. Thanks! JPatrickBedell 22:31, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

All information must follow Wikipedia policy on Biographies of living persons. — ERcheck (talk) 03:25, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Would it be libelous to state in the article that Gen. Davis caused the death of Vietnamese civilians during the Vietnam War, and provide a reference supporting that statement? Thanks! JPatrickBedell 15:38, 16 February 2007 (UTC)