SassyIrishLass
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- Mar 31, 2009
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My best friend went to Iraq and came back with a lot less than he went with and we ended up losing him. Before he passed he told me he had no regrets and would do it again. If he felt that way there is no way I can disagree with what happened.How can anyone of conscience not agree that wasting soldier's lives is bad? For a soldier war is not a glorious venture but a grim task akin to cleaning out the litter box. They just want to live through it and not lose their buddies. Respect that.I do too, I am from Alabama and had four relatives in Iraq or Afghanistan at one time or another, I know why they joined. They served with distinction and all made it back, the thought sickens me that they could have been ordered back for more tours if people like you had their way.You probably think that everyone joins the military with only patriotism and a willingness to die for their country as their only motivations. Most people join the military because it offers the best opportunity to start a family for a lot of poor people, it is no accident that they recruit most heavily from poor neighborhoods and states. I see our troops as people who would really like to see their kids grow up, not a disposable resource, they are precious to their families and we should respect that by not wasting them on stupid shit no matter how much you people like big cool explosions.People that join the military are of age and do not need parental consent. They know when they sign up going to war is a distinct possibility. Epic fail on your comment
I come from a military family, please save your BS for someone you at least have a small chance of snowing
BTW I served long ago too, I know what joining the military is all about.
Thank you for your service but I disagree with your stance