[Moneyguy1]

War, such as a war where there is actual danger to the Country (WWII stands out as a sterling example) is sometimes necessary. Minor skirmishes are "vanity wars" often used by leaders to settle old scores. This is what we are finding more and more. The "little guy" getting killed and maimed just so someone can "get even", and the leaders are far away from the action, safe and secure. That is flat out wrong.

Whereas I served and was lucky enough to be between fracases I believe in some kind of public service, whether it be military, foreign humanitarian or domestic. Folks might even get to understand not only their own country but maybe the world a bit better and be less prone to turn everything into absolutes and simplistic solutions. Some posters here could profit by such an experience.

Comment about "conservatives" and "liberals" and who make the best military? I propose that political affiliation means little when you are getting fired at.