Originally posted by TConwell
THIS WAS WRITTEN BY A SOLDIER IN IRAQ.
Okay, I need to rant.
I disagree. Here is why-
1) US service men and women are part of a unit, just as firemen and policemen are their own units. I believe that most Americans have been in mourning for the losses of this unit for several years now. We also mourned the loss of our firemen and police officers during the 9/11 attacks. We mourn for the units, not the individuals.
2) We are reminded in the news on a daily basis about our losses in Iraq and Afghanistan. We have been reminded for several years now. We also have at least two national holidays so that we can reflect on what these units have sacrificed for us.
3) If it wasn't for our huge losses in Iraq and Afghanistan, I believe that McCain probably would have won the election. Many Americans voted for Obama because he promised a quick end to the war in Iraq.
4) Michael Jackson didn't sign up for duty, knowing full well he might die from this duty.
5) It's my opinion that any soldier who feels like this guy does should probably take a moment to re-evaluate why he joined the military in the first place. Did he do it to serve his country? Or did he do it to become a hero?
Anyway, that's my opinion on this soldier's rant. I'm not even gonna go into the whole MJ weirdness crap again, since I've already stated my opinion on it.