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Originally Posted by Danimal16
That is very well said. If anything our founding fathers did was put the civilian commander in chief to do just that, have civilian control of the government. I concur with all of your thesis. But IMHO folks forget their responsibilities to speak out prior to committing troops. When one thinks of how heavy a responsibility it is to decide the question of war, it should sink in. That is not to say that, regrettably sometimes war must be fought. FOLKS NEED to weigh the question prior to the decision and scream like hell if they are opposed or support such a decision.
One thing I have a problem with is after the decision is made, I have a real intolerance of those that act like a bunch of spoiled brats and publicly aid and comfort our enemy once troops have been committed. Protesting the war in this manner emboldens our enemies and gets our kids killed, period, no doubt about it. However, that does not mean that I don't say there should be decent, but in the form of political workings that are not so subversive. The blood of many Soldiers are on the hands of those who demonstrate in such a manor. Read the history of what kept the communists going in indochina.
Now for those of you who hate war and are pacifists don't you dare shout me down, cause I got a challenge for ya. The State Department needs folks of many skills and trades to help get the infrastructure running. Positions pay up to 149K a year with about a 75% stipend and they pay your room and board. Is it dangerous? Can be, but Iraq needs folks to help them get the show running. SO before those of you who would castigate me, I say come here to Iraq as a peacemaker and walk the walk.
Anyway, signing off from Fallujah.
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Glad to see your spirits are up and that you're enthusiastically following orders - that's what being a good soldier is all about and ours are the best in the world, hands down.
My uncle was a Seabee in WWII. I'm a Viet Nam vet. I "walked the walk' back then. No need for me to "try to shout you down" or castigate you. I'll just say that some of what you post above I agree with, most I consider bull*****.
I sincerely hope that you make it back home safe and sound.