MoonOwl's Blog

I guess I should have worded my response more carefully? I don't pity our Troops. They signed up.

It just stinks that on top of all they have had to endure, a deadly germ is thrown into the mix. Like DU isn't bad enough?

YankeeFan, we all get on our high horses now and again. No biggie.

I also agree that those who are in the service (for the most part) want to be there. That's why it's so important for their butts to be covered before they ever leave our shores. I think we all know that hasn't happened with this administration.

Please do not confuse my distaste for this administration w/any denigration of our Troops. I have both family and friends in the military. Active and retired. It's personal for me too.

MoonOwl

...YankeeFan, you are not the sole authority on who one can pity. Ones pity is theirs to give freely and you aren't the poster boy for the army, nor their spokesman.

...Seven deaths from a mysterious bacterial infection is frightening, and should be regarded as another travesty of this senseless war.

...YF, What you don't seem to understand is people who want to have the troops home are thinking about the troops safety, our countries economic security, and in turn, our national defense.

...This war is bankrupting our nation and destabilizing the world. I in no way support the war, but I support each individuals decision to sign up, yet I don't think it's doing anything more then perpetuating an already bad situation.

...I understand the troops feel they must justify their being there for their own piece of mind, but when it comes down to it, they know they're not fighting for our freedoms.

...You might believe your own BS but it makes me ill to see you propagating intimidation, saying if you don't support the war then you don't support the troops, it's a simplistic argument that attempts to polarize the issue, either you're with us or you're with the terrorists, and I'll oppose that crap till my last breath.

YankeeFan, dignify away. It's a discussion board. I don't mind you responding to chAng's points.

chAng, it is frightening. Another thing you never heard about is Depleted Uranium. DU is infecting our Troops and civilians. I have seen pictures of children born from DU and that is scary as hell. But, I guess if DU's real effects were in the msm, panic would ensue?

DU messes w/DNA. Our Troops will have long-lasting effects. I wonder if our Troops will be denied benefits in much the same way Agent Orange was a figment of the imagination?

I wish our government would treat our Troops (all of them) better. It seems at times they would prefer they just died on the battlefield so it doesn't cost as much. What the heck does that say? Lots & none good. How many Vietnam Vets are still being denied benefits? Too many. It is absolutely disgusting.

MoonOwl

Golly! Jeepers!! Oh, sorry for the language. I guess I learned something today: Crap; noun..Someone elses opinion. So to him, your opinion is.....what?

Isn't there a better way of letting off steam?