[jkarolyi]

A well-written article, mostly done tongue in cheek. He has some good reasoning there, and as a Republican I agree with most of it (except the anti-war opinions).

Most troops sign up for love of country (including our "outreaches", or imperialism depending on your view) as well as the financial benefits...a way to improve their lot in life. But everybody in the military is a volunteer...Vietnam was different.

Today there are ways out of the military if you REALLY want out (dishonorable discharge, conscientious objector, etc). So I'd say that our troops fighting in Iraq are in support of the war, or at least aren't opposed to it enough to get discharged from the Army.

So yes, those opposing the war should not say they "support the troops". They are voluntarily fighting a war you oppose.