"...and, invariably, the haters fantasizing about a merciless Crusade never bothered to serve in our military "
I'm with you, I'm offended. Just a device so the author can make those who are willing to stand up for themselves look like paper tigers.
4 years active USN, 3.5 of them at sea. I say, Bite me Ralph.
6 years active duty, 4 years reserve.
Islam is an evil cancer on the civilized world that shouldn't be left for our children to deal with.