I do not often display very controversial information.  But this one letter is pretty remarkable.  Personally I see and understand both sides of the story, I believe the artist was pointing out the SecDef's comments are missing the mark.  I guess this is the reason why the US has a military.  So others can utilize rights that might upset the rest of us.  Here is the cartoon that aired in the Washington Post on 29 Jan 06 drawing all of the fire... 

Here is the letter submitted and signed by all of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...  24 Star Letter