The numbers in the Iraq war are a little over 4000 since the war began. The entire war. 4 years. The Vietnam war cost America an average of over 5000 troops each and every one of 10 years.

I, along with other veterans, are saddened buy the loss of any of our brave servicemen. We also realize that it was the job, and the duty for which we entered service to do. I just get very tired of Americans saying "those wasted lives" or the number killed "is too high". If you don't like the Iraq war, fine. Just don't use our troops bravery and lives lost to argue your point.