Yet these same civilians have no qualms about criticizing the way the war is being fought, piss and moan about rules of engagement they aren't even cleared to see, and incessantly harp on how stupid we are to even attempt to bring civilization, democracy, and the rule of law to a place that has been ruled by thugs since Hammurabi died.
You want to support the troops? Then value the sacrifices THEY make so that YOU can go to the mall. They aren't victims, they are proud Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, and Coastguardmen who volunteered for this, and they want to see it through, and not have to send THEIR children back to finish the job YOU wouldn't let them do.
Not you, personally, BigAlPro, the folks back home, collectively.
Then this Great Disappointment of a Man said the vote was Orwellian in that the Antiwar people support the Troops because they want the Troops Home, safe and sound while the Pro war people support the Troops by putting them in danger.
Right then and there it became crystal clear, this Great Disappointment of a Man does not understand the Military, U.S. History, War or anything else that demands sacrifice, honor, duty, country. This man is Military/U.S. History Challenged. What makes things worse, about 50% of the country falls under this category.
Memorial Day: Hijacked: John Edwards turning holiday into anti-war opportunity
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1840089/posts
“That’s the message from former Sen. John Edwards, whose website supportthetroopsendthewar.com is urging people to crash Memorial Day ceremonies and parades with anti-war protests. He’s even asking people to take pictures of it all and post them to his website. What nifty souvenirs!”
Here is Edwards’ site!
http://www.supportthetroopsendthewar.com/
“Speak Out in Public
On Memorial Day, get your friends, kids, co-workers, neighbors, aunts, uncles, grandfathers, grandmothers, and anyone and everyone you know together to show your support for the troops and end the war. Bring “Support the Troops! End the War!” signs. Invite any local speakers who you think share our message of patriotic responsibility.
Be sure to check with your local authority for any permits you need for public gatherings. Contact local media to publicize your event.
Make sure you conduct yourself respectfully-both for those serving in Iraq and the memory of the brave servicemen and women that Memorial Day honors.”
"Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Whose gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinburg? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago, and you curse the marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to."