[VR-21]

"We have tons of folks like that serving today in Iraq, Afghanistan, and recently, off the coast of Somalia."

I agree with you both, and I said as much when I mentioned the best traditions of our military. I intended to express that dearth of courage and leadership in our greater society, particularly in our elected officials. Those who serve in our military have my greatest admiration and respect. I often wonder though if we as a nation are still worthy of them.

[21twelve]

I kind of figured you meant in the leadership roles. And are we worthy of them? Heck, we probably weren't worthy of them back in WW II! ;) Hard to imagine, but just like now, folks (like Charles Lindberg!) were saying we should try to be friends with the Germans, etc., at least before Pearl Harbor. (Although I can't imagine it was as bad as now.)

Hopefully by the time they are a bit older and experienced to lead they will still be in the military and/or move into politics. Although I imagine the disillusion they will have after 4 years of Obama won't be good.

Plus, four years of Obama appointed military leaders...