Obama Should Consult Powell

Dear Editor,
    For some time President Obama has been weighing the request of the commanding general in Afghanistan for additional troop support. He has consulted with many, but as far as I can perceive, Gen. Colin Powell has not been asked for his views. It would be a tragic error if this was the case. It should be remembered that Gen. Powell is the only U.S. military commander in the last 56 years who planned a war that was won. No one in today's military can make that claim.