[ought-six]

"Training is even more important today since the type of weaponry is far more sophisticated and the gap between the ordinary citizen and soldier far greater."

I get the impression you don't hold veterans in any high regard. Believe me, what we were trained to do and what the troops today are trained to do is virtually the same, aside from some technological advancements that really won't impact how an urban fight is conducted, nor would it have much noticeable affect on isolated elements.

[justshutupandtakeit]

I have no idea why you would get such an "impression" but it is false. I had career air force brothers, brothers in the navy and a son NOW in the Navy. I revere our veterans which is why I don't want to see the sacrifices of those in Iraq and Afganistan thrown away for trivial reasons by throwing Bush out of office.