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Originally Posted by SteveZ
Cologal,
We've discussed this before, and with mutual respect. The issue is one where moral concerns intersect with situational practicality, and the lousiest part of it is that the people who would be the recipients of the procedure have full control as to whether there would even be a consideration to apply it.
Your concerns for the welfare of your nephews are sincere, and no comments from anyone (as we are virtually unknown to each other) on this board can (and should) change a sincere feeling of anyone. I would suggest that your nephews, as they sound like good people with considerable experience in dealing with the personalities, and you discuss the issue. Whatever their opinions are on the topic, the opinions will not be based on the theoretical.....
And should you speak to them over this weekend, please inform them that a crusty old vet from TV thanks them for their service in these controversial times.
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Steve...Thank you. I was visiting my nephew the Marine when he got the orders to Iraq, in advance of the current war. We had long respectful discussions. I was also lucky to be around when he came home from his last deployment. At that time I told him if he went again I would just shoot him myself. (Kidding of course but the stress does get to you).
I certainly forward your message the next time I speak to them. And on this Memorial Day Weekend thank you for your service and the other vets on this board.