Did he walk or was he pushed? Whatever the reason, well done Adm. Fallon. Perhaps more people need to stand up and let our leaders know that we do not agree with the war and the loss of life on both sides.

Hamad Lone, London, England

Unfortunately, it would appear that Admiral Fallon made the cardinal mistake of having a mind of his own, something that General Petraeus could never be accused of. And after reading the article in Esquire, I came away convinced that words such as hawk and dove have little meaning when applied to people like Fallon; rather, he is a pragmatic observer of human nature who understands the handling and use of diplomacy and power far better than his supposed masters in Washington.

Richard Tibbitts, San Diego, CA

Maybe he could help the Middle East by supporting voter registration/elections for Palestinians as well as helping Iraqis vote as well. There are 2 million Palestinian refugees over 18 who could vote. What would Al Quaeda say if Americans recognised the Palestinian refugees had the right to vote - and allowed their representatives to sit around the negotiating table?

With the $400 billion+ spent by the Pentagon, can they not find $92 million, to fund an Out of Country Voting (OCV) for Palestinian refugees? This is what was spent on OCV for 850,000 Afghan refugees. 1.3 million people voted in West Bank and Gaza elections - what about the 2 million Palestinian refugees? For any solution it's likely they would like a referendum.

Would it help out troops if we addressed this issue, and allowed the refugee representatives speak at the peace negotiations? Are we looking at all alternatives? Maybe Admiral Fallon is open to listening to new questions.

For more info, google: afghan ocv

Hugo van Randwyck, London, UK

Bravo Admiral Fallon - better late than never.
Bush started his wars "because he could", and essentially for no better reason, and now that he's demob-happy, he might want "a spectacular" to end his tenure. Nobody else needs that. And the necessary money is also already spent twice over. Why should any more people, locals and Americans, have to die for Bush-and-Blair's vanity? They already lost the plot when they started to tell us all those lies/self-deceptions which come with the self-regarding lonely-hero pose. It's all been for the birds, and just wasted a shocking number of lives, and a shocking amount of money. Enough already.

Julia Iskandar, London, England

Admiral Fallon,
I am a former Navy man and a Vietnam veteran.
You, sir, make me feel proud as a sailor and an American.
Thank you for the courage of your convictions.
Floyd Lujan, BFA, MA.

Floyd Lujan, Las Vegas, New Mexico/ USA

i didnt think america made these kind of people anymore. the kind that actually is a real patriot working for his countrys best. so sad that he had to resign.
i will celebrate the day bush administration has to leave! it will be like when saddam hussein died, i will only feel joy!

Karina, Gothebourg, Sweden

Jim's right. Most Americans agree that invading Iraq was a serious mistake. I think rational individuals know that the US doesn't have the resources to invade Iran even if was serious about it. In any case, the hawks will be at the helm only for another 9 months or so. Hopefully our next administration will not be so much of an embarassment.

Kevin, Juneau, Alaska, United States

The gang of two that China and Russia are must love all of this chaos in the US military. One day it could open a door for both of them to send a "surprise message" to the USA when she's not looking. Come on USA clean up your act...the Bibles endtimes are not far away.

Graeme Gibson, Sydney, Australia

The USA needs to watch carefully that neither China nor her buddy Russia take advantage of all of this chaos in the US military. All of Americas military exhaustion and all of the fighting they seem to do with the White House might be an open window for China to move across the straits to Taiwan or for Russia to make a move somewhere.

Graeme Gibson, Sydney, Australia

I had forgotten there was anybody like this man left in the US Administration. He is so right in his convictions. Once Iran is attacked the US will have no control over the outcome and the outcome will not favour the US. And indeed why should it. Perhaps when chaos ensues, men like Fallon will be able to lead the way. God Bless the real people of America.

Margaret P CASEY, Ipswich, Australia

To the honorable citizens of the USA.
What your nation badly needs, at this junction of its history, is more of Admiral William Fallon. Admiral Fallon is a true patriot, a man of nobility, honor, and a conscience that is alive and functioning. Unlike the cabal of lobbyists pulling the strings in Washington.
economy between 5 & 7 Trillion dollar, i by far the biggest factor in the recession, that will soon be upgraded to a depression and donword spiral of the dollar,than think what a war with Iran will do to the prestige and economy to your nation. It is the same mobe that trumpeted and preched the dangers of a nuclear Iraq are at it again. They are the benefiaries of wars , housing industry collapse, higher gaz prices or other disasters that befallen the USA.

Wake up America and remove that cabal from the White house before you wake-up one day to find your country, is leased to its deptors, China and Japan, and your future generations curse you for your deep slumber

Isaak, Ottawa, Canada

Lone voice? What about the 300 million Americans (minus a cadre of chickenhawks) who don't want another war? Don't we count for something?

Jim Houghton, Los Angeles, CA, USA

This man is a true hero.

Rigo, Panama, Panama

Congratulations to Admiral Fallon for being willing to speak the truth to power!

CWO Brian Fallon USCGR (Ret.) (no relation)

Brian Fallon, Pittsford, NY