Quote Originally Posted by Zundfolge View Post
the problem is that I no longer see those sacrifices as being "to preserve the liberty and way of life we enjoy here in America" because I don't believe they have (they may have been intended to, but that's just not how things have turned out).
Zund, you may be a great guy, but this I take a pretty severe exception to this. I've been a part of both major fronts to the current war (during the grittiest parts of both, and in the worst areas of both), and I love the fact that I get to wake up every day and do it again. I will serve until my legs can't carry me and my heart stops beating.

I don't know if you've ever served OUR country, but that little quoted snippet sounds like you're actually NOT grateful for what has been done to allow you the continued freedom to say whatever the eff you want.

Disagree with the reasons (for war) all you want, but please don't ever say that the sacrifices of a few don't make an impact. If you disagree, please visit your local VA hospital. Or, better yet, go visit Arlington.

(mods, I'm ready for my peepee smacking)