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Originally Posted by cologal
I agree the word WASTED is an unfortunate choice. However, as an Aunt of now 3 nephews in the military....Marines, Army and Navy. And the Aunt of a Purple Heart recipient I would have preferred his life be put a risk to defend the USA not to nation build. And certainly not because the VP was ****ed off that the job hadn't been finished the first time.
My nephew's service should not be diminished in any way by the conflict in which he served.
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I am proud of your nephews, for their service and sacrifice to our country.
That being said, when one joins the service one is subject to the Commander in Chiefs orders. You don't get to pick whether or not you like where or why you are sent, only to serve the Country as ordered. The military way.
YOU may not prefer the reasons they are at risk, no one wants their friends or family in harms way, but ask THEM their emotions on their service to America. I'll bet they are proud of their service, feel that they are contributing to the peoples of Iraq and Afghanistan and that they feel that they are protecting their family's safety at home. Heaven forbid that any of them is harmed, but if they are look beyond their sacrifice as being wasted, but as the fighters that keep the world a free from evil.